Senior Network Administrator

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia on site Until 9/17/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 19, 2026 Last posted July 19, 2026
Job description

Senior Network Administrator – Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

We are looking for a Senior Network Administrator to join our team in Saudi Arabia.

Job Overview:
The Senior Network Administrator will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure while ensuring high availability, performance, and security compliance across banking/enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, Data Center, Cloud connectivity, SD-WAN, and VPN solutions.
  • Configure and maintain network security solutions including NGFW, IPS/IDS, WAF, NAC, and secure access technologies.
  • Manage and troubleshoot Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, F5, and enterprise networking technologies.
  • Support SOC integration requirements including SIEM, NDR, log forwarding, NetFlow, and security monitoring.
  • Perform network troubleshooting, incident management, RCA, and preventive actions.
  • Support Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) activities.
  • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and operational procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field.
  • 5–8 years of experience in enterprise network administration.
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Cisco networking technologies
    • Palo Alto / Fortinet / Check Point / F5 firewalls
    • LAN/WAN, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN
    • VPN technologies (IPSec / SSL VPN)
    • Network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, or equivalent)
    • SIEM/SOC integration
  • Experience in banking or regulated environments is preferred.
  • Knowledge of SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA ECC, PDPL, and NDMO is preferred.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

About this role

Summary

Design, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure in banking environment.

Job title

Senior Network Administrator

Experience level

5-8 years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

banking

Location requirements

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; on-site required; no remote work.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CiscoPalo AltoFortinetCheck PointF5 firewallsLAN/WANVLANBGPOSPFMPLSSD-WANVPNSolarWindsPRTGSIEMSOC

Preferred skills

bankingcybersecurity frameworksNCA ECCPDPLNDMO

Specializations

network securityenterprise networksfirewallsVPNnetwork monitoring
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

On-site City