Network Engineer

Description Tuwaiq Casting & Forging is seeking a skilled and security-focused Network Engineer to join the IT Department. Reporting to the IT Director, this role is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure, high-performance networks across both IT and OT environments, ensuring reliable connectivity, strong security, and seamless integration between enterprise and operational systems. Key Responsibilities • Design, configure, and maintain IT/OT network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, VLANs, wireless, and data centre environments • Implement and manage firewalls, NAC, DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), and VPN solutions to ensure security, segmentation, and secure access • Monitor and optimise network performance, ensuring high availability and quick incident resolution • Support redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery readiness for critical systems • Maintain updated network documentation including diagrams, standards, and configurations • Provide secure remote access for employees and third parties • Contribute to IT/OT integration projects and collaborate with vendors on solution deployment • Support network monitoring and security controls including IDS/IPS and logging to maintain visibility and compliance. Requirements Education • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience • Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering across IT and OT environments • Experience designing resilient networks and troubleshooting complex issues. Technical Competencies • Strong knowledge of firewalls and network security controls • Network Access Control (NAC) • DDI including DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management • VPN and secure remote access solutions • Routing, switching, and wireless networks.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering across IT and OT environments. Experience designing resilient networks and troubleshooting complex issues.

Design, configure, and maintain IT/OT network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, VLANs, wireless, and data centre environments. Implement and manage firewalls, NAC, DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), and VPN solutions to ensure security, segmentation, and secure access. Monitor and optimise network performance, ensuring high availability and quick incident resolution. Support redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery readiness for critical systems. Maintain updated network documentation including diagrams, standards, and configurations. Provide secure remote access for employees and third parties. Contribute to IT/OT integration projects and collaborate with vendors on solution deployment. Support network monitoring and security controls including IDS/IPS and logging to maintain visibility and compliance.