Network Engineer

Job Title : Network Engineer

Department : IT

Role Purpose : The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the company's network infrastructure across all sites. This role ensures reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity for office locations, construction sites, and data centres while supporting the organization's digital transformation initiatives.

Key Activities:

• Design, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure across 13+ sites including headquarters, warehouses, and construction project sites
• Configure and manage multi-vendor firewall environments including Palo Alto, Fortinet, Meraki, and pfSense
• Monitor network performance using Zabbix and other monitoring tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues
• Manage ISP relationships with Mobily, STC, Zain, and ITC, including troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Implement and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) solutions for centralized device authentication and policy enforcement
• Support network topology improvement initiatives aligned with the IT Enterprise Standards and Modernization program
• Document network configurations, create topology diagrams, and maintain WLAN and switch inventories
• Implement network security measures in compliance with NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for network equipment procurement and support
• Provide L2/L3 support for network-related incidents and service requests
• Support site connectivity for construction projects including 5G SIM deployments
• Participate in data centre modernization and cloud connectivity initiatives

Education and Certification Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering
• Strong experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Meraki network equipment
• Experience with SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud connectivity solutions
• Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements
• CCNA/CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Associate/Professional) - Required
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) - Preferred
• Fortinet NSE certification - Preferred
• Job Specific Technical Skills:
• Network design and architecture
• Firewall configuration and management
• Network troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Documentation and technical writing
• Vendor management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills