Senior Network Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

First Gulf Company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join its team. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of experience and focuses on designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure.

Role Purpose and Scope

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for managing network infrastructure across data center, campus, and perimeter environments. A primary focus of this role is to ensure the high availability, security, and performance of all network services that support mission-critical operations within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize LAN/WAN network infrastructure across core, distribution, and access layers.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot Cisco switches and routers.
• Administer Aruba ClearPass NAC for endpoint authentication, device profiling, access control, and policy enforcement.
• Configure and optimize firewall policies, NAT rules, ACLs, VPN access, and security zones.
• Monitor firewall logs, NAC alerts, VPN activity, and security events to detect anomalies and potential threats.
• Ensure secure connectivity for internal users, external partners, and remote sites using IPSec, SSL VPN, and advanced firewall policies.
• Lead troubleshooting and incident response for network outages, degradations, and security-related events.
• Maintain updated documentation including network diagrams, configurations, SOPs, and change management records.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess strong hands-on experience with core networking technologies and security solutions.

• 2-5 years of experience in a similar network engineering role.
• Strong practical experience with Cisco routing and switching.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing multi-layer firewalls.
• Demonstrated experience with Network Access Control (NAC) technologies, specifically Aruba ClearPass.

Work Location and Type

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

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications for consideration.