Network Engineer Intern

Established in 2008, Geidea epitomizes customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovation.

Geidea makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative & entrepreneurial talent in the market

Our solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity.

Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative & Forward Thinking

www.geidea.net

To maintain a competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for a new "Network Engineer Intern"

Job Purpose

Support the Network Engineering team in maintaining, monitoring, and documenting Geidea’s network and security infrastructure across different regions, while gaining hands‑on experience in enterprise‑level networking and security within a fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining network infrastructure across Geidea regions (KSA, UAE, India, Egypt).
• Support basic configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network devices such as:
• Routers and switches (Cisco)
• Firewalls (FortiGate, Palo Alto)
• Load balancers (F5)
• Help the team in implementing and reviewing PCI‑DSS network and security controls within the defined PCI scope.
• Provide Level 1 / Level 2 support for network‑related incidents under supervision.
• Assist in identifying potential network or security risks and escalating them to senior engineers.
• Support documentation activities, including:
• Network diagrams (HLD / LLD)
• LAN, WAN, and NSP documentation
• Operational procedures and runbooks
• Update tickets and incident records using the company’s ticket management system and ensure proper follow‑up.
• Learn and apply network security best practices and internal standards used by the Network team.
• Participate in network improvement initiatives and new technology evaluations as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field .
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, routing, switching).
• Familiarity with network security fundamentals (firewalls, VPNs, access control).
• Exposure or academic knowledge of Cisco networking is a plus.
• Interest in learning firewalls, F5, and enterprise network technologies .
• Awareness of PCI‑DSS or information security concepts is a plus.
• Strong willingness to learn, adapt, and work in a fast‑paced fintech environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

What You Will Gain

• Hands‑on experience in enterprise‑scale network and security infrastructure .
• Exposure to fintech environments and PCI‑DSS compliance .
• Mentorship from experienced Senior Network Engineers.
• Opportunity to grow into a Junior / Network Engineer role based on performance.

Our values guide how we think and act — they describe what we care about the most:

• Customer First – Embedded in our design thinking and service approach
• Open – Always learning, improving, and evolving
• Real – No jargon, no excuses
• Bold – We challenge ourselves and our thinking
• Resilient – We bounce back stronger
• Collaborative – We achieve more together