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Port IT Network Lead

NEOM Neom, Saudi Arabia Posted: 01 May 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job:

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and represents a vision of future living. Located in northwest Saudi Arabia along the Red Sea, NEOM is being developed to include hyperconnected cognitive cities, next-generation infrastructure, and sustainable industries. It aims to create an environment that promotes exceptional livability, vibrant businesses, and environmental conservation.

We are seeking a Port IT Network Lead who will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and maintenance of structured cabling, fiber optic networks, and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems within port environments. This role is crucial for ensuring the seamless integration of network infrastructure with port operations, thereby guaranteeing high availability and compliance with maritime and industry standards. The successful candidate will also oversee vendor coordination, project execution, and system performance optimization for all passive network components, facilitating efficient support for critical port IT and OT services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze stakeholders’ needs and prioritize engagement strategies.
  • Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of structured cabling and fiber optic networks across terminals, control centers, and data centers.
  • Serve as the technical point of contact for the installation, splicing, testing, and certification of fiber cables and network enclosures.
  • Collaborate with network, cybersecurity, and automation teams to integrate passive networks with active IT and OT systems.
  • Ensure ELV systems comply with cybersecurity policies and operate within specified network segments.
  • Lead deployment and integration of systems like CCTV and access control in port infrastructure.
  • Monitor system performance, ensuring reliability and minimal downtime.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in IT and OT systems design and management in ports, airports, or industrial environments.
  • Strong expertise in fiber splicing, OTDR testing, and passive network design.
  • Familiarity with ELV systems, structured cabling, access control, and surveillance systems.
  • Excellent project management skills, with a proven ability to manage timelines and budgets effectively.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; certifications in fiber optics, structured cabling, or passive network design are a plus.

Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time

Language Requirements: Not specified.

Join us at NEOM to help find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

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About NEOM

NEOM is a bold vision for the future, aiming to redefine livability, business, and conservation. As a global hub, it is set to become a community powered by diversity and talent across 14 key sectors. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and economic diversification, NEOM is building a new economic model for the world.

Benefits at NEOM

    • Access to cutting-edge projects and technologies in a diverse and talented international workforce.
    • A community-driven environment prioritizing wellness and sustainability, with recreational activities and natural landscapes.
    • Opportunity to contribute to global challenges and be part of a visionary project aiming to make the world a better place.