The company is seeking a highly skilled Digital Infrastructure Engineer to support the design and implementation of Qiddiya’s extensive digital infrastructure. The role involves ensuring reliable connectivity, security, and scalability of city-wide networks and requires substantial networking expertise, particularly in TCP/IP. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco technologies and thrive in a multidisciplinary, high-profile giga-project environment.
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Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi) for data centers, smart city systems, and field operations.
- Configure, manage, and optimize Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless controllers.
- Monitor and maintain network performance, ensuring uptime and quality of service (QoS) across multiple environments.
- Troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for network incidents.
- Collaborate with ICT teams (data center, IoT, security, telecom) to integrate network infrastructure into broader digital platforms.
- Support smart city systems integration, including CCTV, access control, and IoT devices.
- Ensure compliance with CST, MCIT, and Qiddiya technical standards for all designs and operations.
- Maintain network diagrams, configuration records, and standard operating procedures.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to improve digital infrastructure performance and security.
- Participate in capacity planning and develop strategies for future network scaling.
Required Skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) required; CCNP or higher preferred. FTTH/GPON vendor certification is an advantage.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in network engineering, particularly in large-scale or smart city projects.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, network routing, switching, and security principles.
- Experience in data center network environments and multi-vendor integrations is a plus.
Desired Skills:
- Strong grasp of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, MPLS, QoS, and network security principles.
- Hands-on Cisco configuration and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-visibility projects with strict deadlines.
- Practical experience in FTTH network design, deployment, and testing.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Problem-solving mindset and strong analytical thinking.
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