Network Engineer

About Albawani

Albawani is a leading construction and contracting company in Saudi Arabia, established in 1991. Headquartered in Riyadh, the company has evolved into a major diversified group with operations spanning construction, infrastructure, engineering, water and power, and industrial services. Albawani is recognized for delivering large-scale commercial, healthcare, educational, and government projects across the Kingdom, upholding a strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation.

The Role: Network Engineer

Albawani is seeking a Network Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves designing, implementing, managing, and securing the organization’s network infrastructure across multiple sites and projects within the Kingdom. The Network Engineer ensures high availability, scalability, and secure connectivity for corporate offices, remote sites, and joint venture environments, collaborating with IT operations, cybersecurity teams, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage LAN/WAN, MPLS, VPN, and wireless networks across multiple sites.
• Implement network segmentation, QoS policies, and redundancy mechanisms (*, HSRP, VRRP).
• Perform performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning for network infrastructure.
• Maintain and update comprehensive network documentation, including topology diagrams, IP schemas, and configuration records.
• Implement and maintain robust network security measures, including firewalls, IPS, and ACLs.
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to ensure compliance with NCA, ISO 27001, and NIST standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis for network issues to ensure minimal downtime and rapid resolution.
• Coordinate with ISPs and vendors for installation, upgrades, and resolution of network problems.
• Work with external vendors and system integrators to support network infrastructure enhancements.
• Manage hardware/software upgrades, ensuring compatibility and minimal disruption to services.
• Assist in planning, testing, and execution of disaster recovery strategies from a network perspective.
• Support hybrid connectivity solutions for Azure and AWS cloud environments.
• Research and recommend emerging network technologies and solutions.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and performance enhancements within the network.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in network engineering within medium to large-scale enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with LAN, WAN, MPLS, VPN, and wireless technologies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise network security, firewalls, and compliance with national cybersecurity frameworks (NCA).
• Experience with network infrastructure in cloud environments (Azure, AWS) is highly desirable.

Certifications

• CCNA certification is required.
• CCNP certification is preferred.
• Additional certifications such as Network+, HCIA, or cybersecurity certifications (*, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE) are a plus.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.