Senior network engineer

Position: Senior Network EngineerLocation: Saudi ArabiaWork Mode: OnsiteJoining Requirement: Immediate Joiners or candidates with a short notice period onlycurrently based in KSA.Experience Required: Minimum 15+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Network Operations, including 5+ years in leadership or managerial roles managing large-scale infrastructure teams. Experience working within Managed Services or large enterprise environments is mandatory. Language Requirements Arabic (Mandatory) English (Mandatory) Nationality Preference Top Priority Saudi Nationals Arabic-speaking candidates from any nationality Other Candidates Candidates from other nationalities are welcome to apply, provided they are fluent in Arabic and English . Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to manage and lead enterprise IT infrastructure operations across Data Center (Azure and On-Premises) and Network Infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong operational leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation through AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI-enabled IT Operations . This role is responsible for ensuring infrastructure availability, service reliability, SLA compliance, security, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Operations Lead end-to-end operations of: Data Center Infrastructure (Azure & On-Premises) Network Infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN) Responsibilities include: Ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and reliability of infrastructure services Managing proactive monitoring, incident management, problem management, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Maintaining operational readiness and capacity planning for critical systems Service Delivery & Operations Management Establish and maintain service levels aligned with business requirements Monitor and achieve SLA, OLA, KPI, and uptime targets Lead major incident management and service restoration activities Ensure adherence to ITIL processes and service management best practices Drive operational governance and continuous service improvement initiatives Security & Compliance Ensure enterprise infrastructure complies with security and regulatory requirements Implement and maintain network security controls, access management, and infrastructure hardening Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk mitigation strategies Stakeholder & Customer Management Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, customers, and infrastructure teams Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and senior leadership Present operational reviews, service reports, and improvement plans to executive stakeholders Manage escalations effectively and ensure high customer satisfaction Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary infrastructure teams Manage workforce planning, performance management, coaching, and succession planning Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence AI & Automation Drive adoption of AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI technologies within IT Operations Identify automation opportunities across infrastructure and support processes Implement AI-driven monitoring, analytics, predictive operations, and self-healing capabilities Improve operational efficiency and productivity through automation initiatives Continuous Improvement & Transformation Lead infrastructure modernization and digital transformation programs Implement best practices in observability, monitoring, reliability engineering, and cloud operations Support cloud migration and hybrid infrastructure transformation initiatives Drive process optimization and continuous service improvement Vendor & Financial Management Manage technology vendors, service providers, and support partners Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives Ensure optimal utilization of infrastructure assets and service contracts Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in: Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Related discipline Experience Minimum 15+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Network Operations Minimum 5+ years in leadership or managerial roles managing large infrastructure teams Proven experience managing enterprise-scale and mission-critical environments Experience working within Managed Services or large enterprise customer environments is mandatory Technical Skills Network Technologies Cisco Campus & Data Center Solutions Huawei Campus & Data Center Solutions LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN Technologies Network Design, Deployment, and Operations Security Technologies Fortinet Security Solutions Cisco Security Technologies Firewalls Access Control Network Segmentation Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning Cloud & Data Center Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Hybrid Cloud Environments On-Premises Data Center Operations Infrastructure Monitoring & Capacity Management Operations & Service Management ITIL Framework Incident Management Problem Management Change Management SLA/KPI Governance Operational Reporting Service Delivery Management Automation & AI Infrastructure Automation AIOps (AI-Driven Operations) Generative AI Solutions Agentic AI Solutions Predictive Analytics Self-Healing Infrastructure Key Competencies Customer & Stakeholder Management Service Delivery Management Operational Governance Strategic Planning Team Leadership & Mentoring Communication & Presentation Skills Problem Solving & Decision Making AI-Driven Innovation Mindset Continuous Improvement & Transformation Leadership Preferred Candidate Profile Strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Huawei, and Fortinet technologies Proven track record managing enterprise network and infrastructure operations Experience supporting large-scale customers across Saudi Arabia, GCC, and Middle East environments Strong leadership, customer management, and service delivery expertise Experience driving automation, cloud adoption, AIOps, and infrastructure transformation initiatives Strong understanding of AI-enabled infrastructure operations and modern enterprise technology landscapes Must Have Strong experience with Cisco, Huawei, and Fortinet technologies. Proven track record managing enterprise network and infrastructure operations. Experience supporting large-scale customers within GCC/Middle East environments. Strong leadership, customer management, and service delivery background Experience driving automation, cloud adoption, and infrastructure transformation initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr