About the Company
webook.com is committed to creating exceptional experiences through our innovative ticketing and event booking platform, which serves Saudi Arabia's largest mega events and has surpassed half a billion in sales. We are looking for a passionate Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team, where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our network infrastructure.
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About the Job
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will design, implement, secure, and maintain our on-premises and cloud-based network infrastructure. This includes managing Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN), Virtual Private Clouds (VPC), and firewall settings, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability for our services. Your role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance our network and security capabilities across all environments while driving our commitment to innovation and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and implement secure network solutions, including LAN, WAN, VPN, VCN, and VPC architectures.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure maximum uptime, availability, and security.
- Collaborate with IT security teams to enforce security policies and best practices across networks.
- Manage and secure cloud network firewalls and security groups for critical resources.
- Implement and manage network security tools such as IDS, IPS, and NGFW.
- Evaluate and recommend enhancements for network hardware, cloud security solutions, and software upgrades.
- Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.
- Perform risk analysis, implement network segmentation, and ensure compliance with security standards.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and incident response procedures.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior network engineers and IT staff.
- Stay informed on industry trends, network security technologies, and best practices.
- Assist in planning and executing network projects, cloud migrations, and strategic IT initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering, emphasizing network security and cloud networking.
- Proficiency in routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and network security principles.
- Experience with firewall and VPN technologies (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet) and cloud security tools.
- Strong knowledge of network security technologies, including IDS/IPS, NGFW, VPN encryption, and Zero Trust architectures.
- Experience with VCN/VPC design and management in cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Familiarity with network monitoring and security tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Splunk, CrowdStrike).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, focusing on security incident response.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
Join us at webook.com and be part of a vibrant team where your work will transform how people connect with experiences.
