Senior Network Administrator

About the Role / About the Job
This position involves designing, implementing, and operating a secure network infrastructure to support SOC (Security Operations Center) monitoring, detection, and response requirements across various banking environments. The role requires ensuring end-to-end connectivity for SOC platforms, managing enterprise network components, and configuring security controls to maintain a secure and efficient network.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate secure network infrastructure for SOC monitoring, detection, and response.
• Ensure end-to-end connectivity for SOC platforms including SIEM, SOAR, NDR, EDR, and threat intelligence integrations.
• Manage enterprise network components, including LAN, WAN, Data Center, Cloud connectivity, SD-WAN, VPNs, and secure remote access.
• Configure and maintain network security controls such as NGFW, IPS/IDS, WAF, DNS security, proxy, NAC, micro-segmentation, and Zero Trust architecture.
• Enable and optimize log forwarding, NetFlow, packet capture (PCAP), and telemetry feeds to SOC tools like Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Implement secure network architecture aligned with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA ECC, PDPL, and NDMO data governance requirements.
• Support Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes in alignment with ITIL standards; ensure timely resolution of network-related security incidents.
• Participate in cyber incident response activities with SOC teams, including containment actions, network isolation, and forensic data collection.
• Maintain high availability, redundancy, and resilience of network services in line with Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning (DR/BCP) requirements, conducting regular failover testing.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers for network solutions, troubleshooting, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for network and security incidents and implement preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, SOPs, configurations, and operational documentation to ensure audit readiness.
• Automate network monitoring, alerting, and configuration management using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Continuously monitor network performance and security posture using tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in network administration within banking or regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, F5, and enterprise-grade switching and routing technologies.
• Experience in integrating network infrastructure with SOC tools such as SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and NDR solutions.
• Strong understanding of secure network design, segmentation, VPN technologies, and firewall rule management.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including SAMA, NCA ECC, PDPL, and NDMO requirements.
• Experience in ITIL-based service management processes, including Incident, Change, and Problem Management.
• Hands-on experience in DR/BCP planning, testing, and execution.
• Exposure to cloud networking (Azure/AWS), hybrid connectivity, and secure cloud architectures is preferred.
• Experience in vendor coordination, SLA management, and third-party integration support.