Network Secuity Officer

Job Description

Architecture & Design:

• Design, document, and maintain secure network and system architectures aligned with business objectives and security requirements.
• Develop and review network security blueprints, segmentation plans, and data flow diagrams.
• Integrate security controls into enterprise network infrastructure including firewalls, VPNs, WAF, and proxy systems

Implementation & Configuration

• Lead the deployment and configuration of network security devices (e.g., firewalls, routers, switches, WAFs, load balancers).
• Oversee implementation of zero-trust network access, network access control (NAC), and micro-segmentation strategies.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and application teams to embed security into design and implementation phases.

Technology Evaluation & Innovation

• Assess new security technologies, tools, and methodologies relevant to network protection.
• Develop security architecture roadmaps and recommend investments to enhance the organization’s security posture.

Security Compliance, Mentoring & Collaboration

• Ensure network security architecture aligns with organizational policies, frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Conduct regular network security assessments, gap analyses, and audits.
• Define and maintain network security standards and configuration baselines.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to network and security engineers.
• Collaborate closely with enterprise architects, DevOps teams, and cloud architects for integrated security solutions.

Key Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of modern attack vectors and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong documentation and leadership capabilities.

10+ years of experience in network and security engineering, with at least 4 years in senior role.
Bilingual - Arabic Speaking (Mandatory)
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
Certifications:
CCNP Security / CCIE Security Or
Palo Alto PCNSE Or
Cloud Security Certification Or
Fortinet Certification
F5 Certification Preferred
Required Skillsets

• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, VLANs, VPNs).
• Expertise with next-generation firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco ASA/Firepower).
• Proficiency in network policy building, QoS, Packet shaping & intrusion prevention systems.
• Experience with cloud network security (Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with zero trust, SD-WAN, and SASE architectures.