We are seeking a skilled Network IT Security Consultant with a strong background in network security operations, administration, and support roles. The ideal candidate will have between 3 to 5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Understanding of Network Security Concepts and technologies.
- Familiarity with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and NAC.
- Knowledge of network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and Zero Trust Architecture.
- Secure network design principles with expertise in the OSI model, TCP/IP stack, routing & switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, STP), VLANs, ACLs, NAT, and subnetting.
- Proficiency in security tools such as firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet), IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata, Cisco Firepower), SIEM solutions (Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm), and others.
- Ability to analyze logs for incident response and threat hunting using packet capture tools (Wireshark, tcpdump).
- Implementation of security solutions and handling of documented security incidents.
Qualifications:
- 3–5+ years of relevant experience in IT network security.
- Strong communication, documentation, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
- Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP Security, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are preferred.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages may be considered advantageous.
Location: Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Job Type: Contract
Note: This position is on-site in Jeddah.
