A Saudi based co. is looking for IMMEDIATE HIRE – SAUDI ARABIA
SENIOR IT, COMMUNICATIONS AND SECURITY SYSTEMS NETWORK ENGINEER
A reputable engineering company based in Saudi Arabia is seeking to hire a Systems Engineer who has deep knowledge and expertise in IT (networking and systems), Communications, Security Solutions and Medical Devices. Company is looking for a highly qualified engineer have overall knowledge and hands on experience with a minimum of Computer Science, Engineering Degree (Masters Degree preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field. Candidate must have expertise in providing Level 2 – 4 Support, managerial skills and has a proactive, positive, customer friendly attitude. Should be aware and practice ISO and other applicable standards. Quality work and good documentation is a pre-requisite.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Systems Network engineer will be responsible for the implementation, planning, and coordination of security systems and software that protects the technological infrastructure found at a company or an organization. They build and maintain the daily operations of computer networks at their work sites and monitor and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including systems software, application software or hardware, and any and all relevant configurations.
Network engineers are also responsible for running disaster recovery operations and data backups if needed, and they help solve systems and software problems for users by troubleshooting to determine what the issues are. They can also determine an organization’s software and hardware needs and install systems accordingly. They maintain a system of network and computer systems and run upgrades and maintenance, which includes the on-boarding of new users and granting of new permissions when necessary. Network engineers need a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields and between 5-10 years of experience in the network administration field.
What responsibilities are common for Senior Network Engineer jobs?
• Administer all network equipment, hardware and software upgrades.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for the customer.
• Analyze local and wide area network systems, to include testing, diagnostics and repair.
• Provide design, migration, implementation and deployment services / guidance.
• Perform network system backups per documented methods and procedures.
• Support customers in deploying IoT, CCTV, Access Control and RFID devices into their network.
• Conduct network/site surveys and prepare test reports, if required.
• Design and review of new data, voice and/or telephony deployments.
• Maintain firewalls and other cyber security equipment and systems to ensure proper security controls are in place.
• Obtain quotes, procure hardware and ensure delivery and installation.
• Provide L2 – L4 support for new applications and upgrades to existing systems.
• Install, configure, and support equipment from a variety of vendors.
• Communicate with clients and vendors involved in provisioning activities.
• Actively Contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects.
• Conduct complete NOC Operations Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Automate network monitoring to provide a proactive approach to mitigate network issues.
• Plan network layouts and configure systems to user environments.
• Manage Budgets for Projects
• Supervise, Train Team
• Monitor all systems to ensure they are working properly and meet the SLAs
• Preparing network analytics, data reports, and operational manuals.
• Keeping abreast of the latest advancements in technology, protocols, and best practices.
• Perform Blackbox, White Box Vulnerability testing on systems and applications
Minimum qualifications:
• Graduate Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering
• Undergraduate Degrees in Information Systems, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Business Management, Biomedical Engineering
Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of direct, hands-on experience in Level 2,3 & 4 support
• Excellent at problem solving and consulting.
• Skilled with cloud, scripting, and writing and routing protocols.
• Fluent in a variety of programs and software.
• Expertise with operating systems, such as Linux and UNIX.
• Experience with database management software, such as MySQL, Oracle RDBMS, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Excellent scripting skills with expert knowledge of programming languages, such as C, C++, .Net, Perl, Ruby, Python, etc….
• Expert knowledge of networking protocols, such as TCP, IP, and OSI models.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience and Knowledge base in IT Production
• CompTIAA+ or Network+ certification
• Hardware Diagnostics and Repair
Note: Transferrable IQAMA is required