Network Systems & Data Security Administrator

About the Role

FNRCO is seeking a Network Systems & Data Security Administrator for a contract position in Jeddah, Makkah. This role involves the administration, configuration, and management of various network security, access control, endpoint, and vulnerability management systems. The administrator will ensure proper network segmentation, firewall rule optimization, secure connectivity, and compliance with hardening standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and manage Cisco Firepower Firewalls and Cisco FMC for centralized policy management.
• Support and maintain Palo Alto firewalls, including policy tuning, NAT, and traffic inspection.
• Manage Web Proxy (Broadcom Bluecoat) for secure internet access and URL filtering.
• Administer DDoS protection solutions (Arbor, Akamai) to ensure network resilience and availability.
• Configure and support F5 platforms, including APM (VPN Remote Access), ASM (Web Application Firewall), and GTM (DNS / Traffic Management).
• Ensure proper network segmentation, firewall rule optimization, and secure connectivity across environments.
• Administer Cisco ISE (AAA Server) for authentication, authorization, and accounting.
• Manage ForeScout NAC for device visibility and network admission control.
• Support OneIdentity (IAM & MFA) and Microsoft Azure MFA for secure authentication mechanisms.
• Administer Privileged Access Management (Delinea) to secure privileged accounts.
• Manage Microsoft Certificate Authority (CA) for certificate issuance, renewal, and lifecycle management.
• Administer Endpoint Protection platforms (Symantec Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Defender).
• Manage File Integrity Monitoring (ChangeTracker) for critical systems.
• Support secure configuration and hardening of servers, endpoints, and network devices.
• Administer Email Security Gateway (Symantec Messaging Gateway).
• Administer vulnerability management tools including Qualys and Tenable Nessus.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans across network, systems, and applications.
• Coordinate patching and remediation with infrastructure and application teams.
• Maintain baseline security configurations and ensure compliance with hardening standards.
• Support implementation of Microsoft DLP and Microsoft Purview (Data Classification) from an infrastructure integration standpoint.
• Administer Web Application Firewall (F5 ASM) and support application security tools (Checkmarx, SecureEyes) in coordination with development teams.
• Manage Database security controls (Imperva) to protect critical data assets.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience, with 3-4 years of relevant experience in network and data security.
• Saudi Nationals are mandatory for this position.

• Hands-on experience administering multiple security tools, including:

  • Firewalls: Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto
  • WAF/VPN/DNS: F5 (ASM, APM, GTM)
  • DDoS Protection: Arbor, Akamai
  • Endpoint & Email Security: Symantec, Microsoft Defender
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, routing, switching).
• Ability to manage complex multi-vendor environments and troubleshoot integrations.
• Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform end-to-end administration, configuration tuning, patching, and upgrades of security platforms.

Work Environment

This is a 1-year contract position based in Jeddah, Makkah.