Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Network Engineer (IP) to join our team! In this role, you will monitor and measure activity and performance of a commercial telecom/IP network, collecting, interpreting, and reporting network and individual customer performance data to provide statistics for billing.
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What You'll Be Doing:
- Design, configure, and maintain Qiddiya’s IP network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, MPLS, SDN).
- Review IP implementation routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS), ensuring high availability and scalability.
- Support integration with data centers, micro data centers (mDCs), and macro/micro towers for seamless city-wide connectivity, POPs, and MMRs.
- Monitor network performance using NMS/OSS tools, perform capacity planning, and optimize traffic flows.
- Assist in troubleshooting network incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective measures.
- Support implementation of IPv6 addressing, multicast, QoS policies, and network segmentation to meet service-level requirements.
- Collaborate with system integration teams for convergence with IoT, smart city applications, and mission-critical systems (TETRA, CCTV, PA/VA).
- Ensure compliance with QIC guidelines, CST (formerly CITC) regulations, and international standards (IEEE, ITU-T, ISO).
- Develop network documentation: topology diagrams, configuration standards, as-built drawings, and operational procedures.
- Provide technical input to RFPs, vendor evaluations, and acceptance testing.
- Review design documents, IFC, and provide value engineering.
- Have a strong understanding of telecom/IP network protocols, including TCP/IP, SNMP, ATM, etc.
- Support the operations team in implementing change management and security hardening aligned with ISO 27001/20000.
- Train and mentor junior engineers in IP technologies, troubleshooting, and operational excellence.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and report network performance data.
- Exhibit effective communication skills to present technical findings and collaborate with team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Typically requires 8+ years of related professional experience.
- Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration (or eligibility).
- Familiarity with CST requirements and KSA authority processes.
Certifications required:
- BICSI RCDD (active/valid, with CECs maintained).
Certifications (preferred):
- BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer) or BICSI DCDC.
Location
SA - Riyadh, Qiddiya
