Network Engineer
Summary
Designs, secures, and maintains LAN/WAN/WLAN across 13+ sites, including firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Meraki), ISP links, and cloud connectivity while enforcing cybersecurity controls.
Role Purpose
The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the company's network infrastructure across all sites. This role ensures reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity for office locations, construction sites, and data centres while supporting the organization's digital transformation initiatives.
Key Activities
- Design, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure across 13+ sites including headquarters, warehouses, and construction project sites
- Configure and manage multi-vendor firewall environments including Palo Alto, Fortinet, Meraki, and pfSense
- Monitor network performance using Zabbix and other monitoring tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues
- Manage ISP relationships with Mobily, STC, Zain, and ITC, including troubleshooting connectivity issues
- Implement and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) solutions for centralized device authentication and policy enforcement
- Support network topology improvement initiatives aligned with the IT Enterprise Standards and Modernization program
- Document network configurations, create topology diagrams, and maintain WLAN and switch inventories
- Implement network security measures in compliance with NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers for network equipment procurement and support
- Provide L2/L3 support for network-related incidents and service requests
- Support site connectivity for construction projects including 5G SIM deployments
- Participate in data centre modernization and cloud connectivity initiatives
Education and Certification Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering
- Strong experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Meraki network equipment
- Experience with SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud connectivity solutions
- Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) - Preferred
- Fortinet NSE certification - Preferred
- Job Specific Technical Skills
- Network design and architecture
- Firewall configuration and management
- Network troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Documentation and technical writing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills