Senior Network Infrastructure & Security Architect

Position

Network Architect (10+ Years of Experience)

Salary

SAR 27,100 per month

Location

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Work Pattern

Full-time, in-person

Interview

Remote

Job Summary

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Infrastructure & Security Architect to lead the design, governance, and standardization of enterprise network and security architecture across mission-critical healthcare environments.

The role requires deep technical expertise in enterprise routing, switching, LAN/WAN, wireless, and data center networking, combined with advanced security architecture capabilities. The candidate must have experience designing high-availability, low-latency network environments and integrating modern security frameworks such as Zero Trust and SASE.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and oversee complex enterprise network infrastructures including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and data center connectivity
• Architect robust wireless networks supporting real-time, low-latency clinical operations
• Develop IP schema planning, zoning strategies, and multi-tier segmentation models
• Implement and govern advanced network security controls including:
  • Firewalls, VPNs, Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
  • Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and secure web/email gateways
• Integrate security architecture into all infrastructure initiatives
• Lead adoption of Zero Trust, SASE, IAM, and next-generation security strategies
• Deliver Engineering Design Packages (EDPs), high- and low-level network diagrams, and traffic flow analysis
• Define and maintain network/security standards, baselines, and communication protocols
• Lead vendor evaluations, PoCs, and technical workshops
• Ensure compliance with healthcare and regulatory security frameworks

Key Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of enterprise network architecture experience
• Expert-level knowledge of routing, switching, LAN/WAN, wireless networking
• Strong experience with firewalls, VPNs, WAF, IDS/IPS, DLP, and segmentation models
• Advanced IP schema design and multi-domain network segmentation experience
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud connectivity, SASE, Zero Trust, and IAM frameworks
• Experience in healthcare or other highly regulated, mission-critical environments (preferred)
• Strong stakeholder engagement, presentation, and documentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Preferred Certifications

• CCIE
• CISSP
• CCSP
• CEH
• CISM

Framework Knowledge

• NIST
• ISO 27001 or equivalent standards