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About the Role

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Data Centre Network Specialist to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time position is responsible for supporting RSAF Data Centre Networks, reporting directly to the RSAF Directorate of Communications and Information Technology (DCIT) Network Engineering and Computer Center (NECC). The role requires a professional with 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot network equipment within RSAF data centres.
• Perform fault and problem management to ensure high availability and service levels for RSAF Data Centres.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including processes, procedures, and relevant physical and logical network diagrams.
• Provide direct support for the planning, coordination, upgrade, enhancement, and implementation of Data Centre networks.
• Contribute to long-term network capacity planning and the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).
• Ensure stable network performance through continuous monitoring and tuning.
• Implement new and additional technologies to improve the virtual networking infrastructure.
• Assess the implications of emergency changes on existing processes and systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a data centre environment.
• At least one relevant industry certification, training, and/or degree (CCNE preferred).
• Certified CCNP Data Center.
• Demonstrable recent experience in a Converged Infrastructure environment.
• This position is open to Saudi Nationals only.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of configuration management in a large data center environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internetworking systems topologies and architectures, protocols, fabric technologies, and carrier services.
• Strong Switching and Routing knowledge, specifically in a Cisco environment (experience with Extreme is an added advantage).
• Knowledge in Extreme Technologies (LAN / WAN / Wireless); hands-on experience is preferred.
• Experience with data center networking and cloud networking technologies.
• Experience in scalable networking design, including high availability, redundancy, failover, and load balancing.
• Strong understanding of Network Security.
• Technical expertise with Cisco vPC, BGP, OSPF, Link Aggregation (LACP), QoS, traffic engineering, IPSEC, ACI, multicast, data security, VxLAN, and eVPN.
• Experience with configuration and troubleshooting Cisco Nexus and Catalyst series switches and ASR series Routers.
• Hands-on experience with firewall technology.
• Good understanding of structured cabling standards.
• Experience with one or more third-party networking products such as F5, Juniper, Cisco, Splunk, InfoBlox, or Palo Alto Networks.
• Knowledge of SDN virtual switching technologies, including Cisco ACI and VMware NSX capabilities.

Core Competencies

• Experience in design, implementation, and 24x7 support of complex enterprise networks.
• Ability to analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Solid troubleshooting skills, including packet-level analysis.
• Skilled communicator.
• Ability to diagnose problems and make objective decisions to rapidly implement corrective actions.

Application Information

Join BAE Systems Saudi Arabia in a critical role supporting essential network infrastructure. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.