Senior Network Infrastructure & Security Architect

Position Title: Senior Network Infrastructure & Security Architect

Location: Dammam/Dharan

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network architecture and infrastructure design.

Monthly Salary Package: SAR 27,000

Qualifications:

· Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network architecture and infrastructure design.

· Expert-level skills in routing, switching, LAN/WAN, and wireless networking.

· Strong understanding of firewalls, VPNs, WAF, IDS/IPS, DLP, and segmentation models.

· Experience with complex IP schema design, zoning, and multi-domain network segmentation.

· Familiarity with cloud connectivity, SASE, Zero Trust, IAM, and hybrid architecture models.

· Experience in healthcare or other regulated, mission-critical environments is strongly preferred.

· Strong presentation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills (business and technical).

· Must be capable of leading design workshops, requirement briefings, and solution alignment across departments.

· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

· Preferred Certification: CCIE, as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, CISM

· Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or similar.

Language Requirements: English

Responsibilities:

· Design and oversee complex enterprise network infrastructures including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and data center connectivity.

· Ensure robust wireless network designs suitable for real-time, low-latency clinical operations in a healthcare environment.

· Develop network zoning, IP schema planning, and segmentation strategies for multi-tiered systems.

· Implement and govern traditional and advanced network security controls including:

o Firewalls, VPNs, WAF

o Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

o Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and secure web/email gateways

· Contribute to risk mitigation through vulnerability management, penetration testing feedback, and security integration into all infrastructure initiatives.

· Lead adoption of Zero Trust, SASE, IAM, and next-gen network security strategies.

· Deliver Engineering Design Packages (EDPs), high/low-level network diagrams, traffic flow analysis, and architecture documentation.

· Define and maintain network and security standards, baselines, and communication protocols.

· Lead vendor evaluations, PoC planning, and technical sessions with internal/external stakeholders.

· Ensure compliance with regulatory and healthcare security frameworks through architecture alignment and documentation.

Work Pattern: In-person

Interview : In-person / Remote