Network Engineer (IP) (Saudi National)📣 Job Ad

About Parsons and the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Network Engineer (IP), a Saudi National, to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supporting the development, design, implementation, and operation of city-wide IP network infrastructure, ensuring alignment with the project masterplan. Working within an integrated client–PMC environment, the engineer will provide technical expertise across IP/MPLS networks, routing, switching, network security, and high-availability infrastructure to support reliable and resilient digital connectivity across major programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of city-wide IP network architecture, encompassing backbone, metro, and access networks.
• Ensure compliance with routing, switching, security standards, and project technical requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, providing technical input on scalability, resiliency, availability, and latency.
• Review and provide engineering input on IP/MPLS/SRv6 network designs across core, aggregation, and access layers.
• Configure and review routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, QoS policies, and multicast configurations.
• Support the integration of IP networks with transport and access technologies such as DWDM/ROADM, GPON/XGS-PON, wireless backhaul, and fiber infrastructure.
• Review District CMP/DMP submissions to verify constructability, compliance with project guidelines, and adherence to network standards.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot incidents, and perform root cause analysis for network-related issues.
• Support network change management activities, including configuration changes, patching, upgrades, and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate with design, telecom, cybersecurity, DCIM, and infrastructure teams to align IP network requirements with fiber and data center infrastructure.
• Support commissioning activities, including FAT, SAT, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) for IP network systems.
• Provide technical clarifications and engineering support during construction, implementation, and vendor deployment activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards including IEC, IEEE, IETF RFCs, ISO 27001, NIST, and project security frameworks.
• Validate network segmentation, redundancy architectures, failover mechanisms, and high-availability requirements, including N+1 and 2N designs.
• Coordinate with vendors for hardware and software delivery, configuration validation, and technical issue resolution.
• Liaise with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and upstream providers for network interconnection and peering activities.
• Define and support network monitoring requirements, including SNMP, NetFlow, telemetry feeds, dashboards, and NOC/SOC integration.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including configurations, topology diagrams, as-built records, and operational manuals.
• Support knowledge transfer and provide training to Operations & Maintenance teams on troubleshooting, escalation procedures, and network tools.
• Collaborate with planning, design, construction, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure successful network delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in IP networking, resilience, and proactive monitoring.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance network performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in ICT, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in IP network design, implementation, and operations.
• Strong technical knowledge across various networking domains.
• Experience in network testing, troubleshooting, and operational readiness.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Desired Skills and Certifications

• Professional networking certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE or Juniper JNCIS/JNCIP/JNCIE.
• Experience in large-scale smart city or digital infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with SDN, network automation, cloud networking, and network monitoring/analytics platforms.

Work Environment and Collaboration

This role involves extensive collaboration with internal design, telecom, cybersecurity, DCIM, and infrastructure teams, as well as external vendors, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and will have opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

Application Information

Parsons invites qualified Saudi Nationals to apply for this Network Engineer (IP) position in Riyadh.