About the Job
The Network & Network Security Lead will play a major role in ensuring the integrity, performance, and security of the organization’s networking environment. This role demands an expert-level understanding of complex network and security architectures, a hands-on ability to troubleshoot high-impact issues, and the capability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering secure and resilient infrastructure for a regulated financial environment.
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Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Architecture & Design Leadership: Lead the design and evolution of enterprise network and security architecture aligned with business and compliance requirements.
- Advanced Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution: Own and resolve high-severity incidents by addressing Layer 1–7 issues across networking, firewalls, routing, DNS, proxies, and cloud networking.
- Multiskilling & Cross-Functional Expertise: Provide mentorship across various technology domains including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, SD-WAN, and NAC.
- Security Posture & Threat Management: Implement and maintain network segmentation, access control, and zero-trust strategies.
- Operations Oversight & Optimization: Oversee network performance, availability, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Project Leadership: Lead critical infrastructure projects including migrations and upgrades, ensuring secure rollout of new services.
- Vendor & Contract Management: Manage vendors and service providers, ensuring SLA compliance.
- Compliance & Audit Readiness: Maintain documentation to meet audit and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).
- Monitoring & Incident Detection: Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify performance issues and threats.
- Team Development: Provide coaching and build development plans for team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
- Documentation: Strong experience in documentation tools, ensuring alignment with compliance and organizational standards.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Typically, 7+ years of relevant work experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
- Deep hands-on expertise in enterprise networking, SDN solutions, and firewall administration (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.).
- Full-stack network knowledge (routing, switching, DNS, VPN, proxies, load balancers, SD-WAN, NAC, Wi-Fi, ACI, SD-Access).
- Proficient in troubleshooting complex multi-vendor, multi-layer issues under pressure.
- Understanding of secure cloud networking (Azure/AWS) and hybrid environments.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as Cybersecurity Framework, NCA, ISO 27001, NIST.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
- Preferred certifications: Cisco CCIE (DC, Enterprise, Security), CISSP / CISM, AWS/Azure Network Specialty.
Working Conditions:
- Based in Saudi Arabia with on-site visits to data centers and site offices.
- Availability for critical incidents and changes outside of normal working hours.
- Hybrid collaboration with global teams, regulators, and auditors.
Language Requirements: Strong proficiency in English is required.
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