Senior Network Administrator

• Design, implement, and operate secure network infrastructure to support SOC monitoring, detection, and response requirements across bank environments.

• Ensure end-to-end connectivity for SOC platforms including SIEM, SOAR, NDR, EDR, and threat intelligence integrations.

• Manage enterprise network components including LAN, WAN, Data Center, Cloud connectivity, SD-WAN, VPNs, and secure remote access.

• Configure and maintain network security controls such as NGFW, IPS/IDS, WAF, DNS security, proxy, NAC, micro-segmentation, and Zero Trust architecture.

• Enable and optimize log forwarding, NetFlow, packet capture (PCAP), and telemetry feeds to SOC tools such as Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel.

• Implement secure network architecture aligned with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA ECC, PDPL, and NDMO data governance requirements.

• Support Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes in alignment with ITIL standards; ensure timely resolution of network-related security incidents.

• Participate in cyber incident response with SOC teams, including containment actions, network isolation, and forensic data collection.

• Maintain high availability, redundancy, and resilience of network services in line with DR/BCP requirements and conduct regular failover testing.

• Collaborate with vendors and service providers for network solutions, troubleshooting, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for network and security incidents and implement preventive actions.

• Develop and maintain network diagrams, SOPs, configurations, and operational documentation ensuring audit readiness.

• Automate network monitoring, alerting, and configuration management using scripting and orchestration tools.

Continuously monitor network performance and security posture using tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or equivalent.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related discipline.

• 5–8 years of ex. in network administration within banking or regulated environments.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, F5, and enterprise-grade switching and routing technologies.

• Experience in integrating network infrastructure with SOC tools such as SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and NDR solutions.

• Strong understanding of secure network design, segmentation, VPN technologies, and firewall rule management.

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including SAMA, NCA ECC, PDPL, and NDMO requirements.

• Experience in ITIL-based service management processes including Incident, Change, and Problem Management.

• Hands-on experience in DR/BCP planning, testing, and execution.

• Exposure to cloud networking (Azure/AWS), hybrid connectivity, and secure cloud architectures is preferred.

Experience in vendor coordination, SLA management, and third-party integration support..