Network Administration Senior Network Engineering Lead

About the role:

As the senior network engineering lead based in Jeddah, you will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced network solutions. You will lead a team of network engineers to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability of our infrastructure, leveraging Cisco ISE, F5 LTM, WAF, firewall configurations, and wireless technologies.

Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of network engineers to deliver high-quality network services

Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure solutions

Manage and configure Cisco ISE for identity and access control across the network

Implement and maintain firewall policies and configurations to secure network boundaries

Configure and administer F5 LTM load balancers and WAF solutions to ensure application availability and security

Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot wireless LAN solutions based on industry standards

Perform network capacity planning, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network initiatives with business objectives

Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures

Required qualifications:

5–8 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering

Proven expertise with Cisco ISE deployment and management

Strong background in designing and managing network infrastructure (routing, switching, VPN)

Experience configuring and maintaining firewall solutions (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)

Hands-on experience with F5 LTM load balancers and associated configurations

Practical knowledge of WAF technologies and tuning for security and performance

Experience deploying and supporting wireless technologies (802.11ac/ax, WLAN controllers)

Deep understanding of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN architectures, and network security best practices

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred qualifications:

Relevant certifications such as CCNP Security, F5 Certified Administrator, CWNA

Experience with network automation and scripting tools (Python, Ansible)

Familiarity with Saudi Arabian telecom regulations and compliance standards

Experience in large-scale network migrations or upgrades

Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management

Position details

Position title: Network Administration – Senior Network Engineering Lead

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Telecommunications

Experience required: 5+ years