
Digital Infrastructure Engineer (Saudi National)
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design and implement network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi) for data centers, smart city systems, and field operations.
- Configure, manage, and optimize Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless controllers.
- Monitor and maintain network performance, ensuring uptime and quality of service (QoS) across multiple environments.
- Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for network incidents.
- Work closely with other ICT teams (data center, IoT, security, telecom) to integrate network infrastructure into wider digital platforms.
- Support the integration of smart city systems, including CCTV, access control, and IoT devices.
- Ensure all designs and operations comply with CST, MCIT, and Qiddiya technical standards.
- Maintain network diagrams, configuration records, and standard operating procedures.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance digital infrastructure performance and security.
- Participate in capacity planning and future network scaling strategies.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
- Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) required; CCNP or higher preferred. FTTH/GPON vendor certification is an advantage.
- Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in network engineering, preferably in large-scale or smart city projects.
- Strong TCP/IP protocol knowledge and experience with network routing, switching, and security.
- Experience in data center network environments and multi-vendor integrations is a plus.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, MPLS, QoS, and network security principles.
- Hands-on Cisco configuration and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-visibility projects with strict deadlines.
- Hands-on experience in FTTH network design, deployment, and testing.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Problem-solving mindset and analytical thinking.