Network Security Engineer - Operations

About the Job
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced L2 Security Operations Engineer to manage our network security infrastructure in a rotational 24/7 shift. The role requires on-call coverage and accountability for maintaining a stable and secure network environment. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support and enhance our platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Manage network security infrastructure, ensuring stability and availability on a 24/7 basis.
• Provide on-call coverage to handle security-related incidents and issues outside working hours.
• Plan, schedule, and execute system upgrades as per the patch management review process.
• Maintain and monitor all installed certificates in F5.
• Monitor security client coverage across all workstations and take proactive measures.
• Enhance the process for firewall policies (service request and implementation) and conduct periodic firewall policy clean-up exercises.
• Enable and roll out Two-Factor Authentication on supported systems, devices, and applications.
• Coordinate with vendors TAC and professional services to maintain network stability.
• Execute the assigned load of Change Requests (CRQs), Service Requests (SRs), and Work Orders (WOs) daily.
• Utilize automation tools and scripting languages (such as Python, Perl, or Shell) to streamline network operations and tasks.

Operational Support:

• Handle Incident and Configuration management.
• Perform regular system maintenance activities, including patching, upgrades, and capacity planning, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Implement and enforce security policies for Security systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct vulnerability remediation, keeping the systems secure and protected.
• Develop and maintain Operational documentation (“SOPs”), including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule to provide 24/7 support for critical incidents, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal downtime.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecom/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Level Certificates.
• 6+ years of experience in an enterprise environment.
• Solid experience and extensive hands-on with various security appliances and technologies.
• Strong experience with multi-vendor networks and familiarity with network management systems (NMS).
• Excellent IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in VPN protocols (IPSec, GRE, SSL, Remote Access).
• Strong experience in VPN, DDoS Solution, Load Balancer & WAF, Endpoint Security, Web Proxy, NAC Solution, Visibility Control & IPS, and Security Design.

Employment Type: Full-time in Riyadh. Must accept to work in Banks and in operation teams with shift coverage.