# Senior Network Engineer — First Gulf Company

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4472487541-senior-network-engineer
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 14,700 to 24,500 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-28
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/senior-network-engineer-at-first-gulf-company-4472487541?_l=en

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## Description

The Senior Network Engineer will design, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across data center, campus, and perimeter environments. The role requires strong hands‑on experience with Cisco routing and switching, multi‑layer firewalls, NAC technologies, and Aruba ClearPass. The engineer will ensure high availability, security, and performance of all network services supporting mission‑critical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize LAN/WAN network infrastructure across core, distribution, and access layers.

• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot Cisco switches and routers,

• Administer Aruba ClearPass NAC for endpoint authentication, device profiling, access control, and policy enforcement.

• Configure and optimize firewall policies, NAT rules, ACLs, VPN access, and security zones.

• Monitor firewall logs, NAC alerts, VPN activity, and security events to detect anomalies and potential threats.

• Ensure secure connectivity for internal users, external partners, and remote sites using IPSec, SSL VPN, and advanced firewall policies.

• Lead troubleshooting and incident response for network outages, degradations, and security‑related events.

• Maintain updated documentation including network diagrams, configurations, SOPs, and change management records.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

• Maximum 3 years hands‑on experience in: Cisco Routing & Switching

• Enterprise Firewalls (Perimeter, Extranet, DC)Network Access Control (NAC)Aruba ClearPass

• Strong operational expertise in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP,RIP

• Solid understanding of VLANs, STP, QoS, ACLs, HSRP/VRRP, EtherChannel, and network segmentation

• Experience with enterprise monitoring and logging tools.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Proficiency in English and Arabic is a mandatory

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security

• Aruba ClearPass Certified Professional (ACCP)

• Fortinet NSE4/NSE5 or Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSEITIL Foundion

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills

• High attention to detail

• Ability to work in mission‑critical environments

• Teamwork and cross‑department collaboration

• Commitment to security and compliance

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Maximum 3 years hands-on experience in Cisco Routing & Switching. Proficiency in English and Arabic (mandatory).

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