Network Access Control (NAC) Engineer
DXC Technology
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Level 2 Network Security Engineer plays a key operational role in safeguarding the organization’s network infrastructure. This position focuses on the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of network security systems such as firewalls, VPNs, IPS/IDS, and secure gateways. The engineer is responsible for identifying and responding to security incidents, managing rule changes, and supporting secure network design in coordination with Level 3 engineers and security architects.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here.
Job Purpose:
The Level 2 Network Security Engineer plays a key operational role in safeguarding the organization’s network infrastructure. This position focuses on the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of network security systems such as firewalls, VPNs, IPS/IDS, and secure gateways. The engineer is responsible for identifying and responding to security incidents, managing rule changes, and supporting secure network design in coordination with Level 3 engineers and security architects.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Security Operations & Monitoring: Monitor firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and other network security appliances for threats or anomalies. Respond to alerts and incidents based on threat intelligence and internal SOC escalations
- Firewall Management: Perform firewall rule reviews, changes, and optimization under established policies. Work with vendors and Level 3 engineers for troubleshooting and rule impact analysis
- Access Control & VPNs: Manage remote access and site-to-site VPNs, including configurations, troubleshooting, and usage auditing. Support NAC and segmentation policies within LAN/WAN environments
- Strong experience in Cisco ISE
- Incident Response & Escalation: Participate in the response to security events and vulnerability findings. Document root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Change Implementation & Documentation: Implement security-related configuration changes in coordination with change management processes. Maintain records of firewall policies, security incidents, and access controls
- Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure alignment with internal security policies and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SAMA, NCA). Assist in compliance reporting and periodic audits
- Experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/FTD), IPS/IDS, and secure web gateways
- Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, VPN, SSL/TLS)
- Familiarity with log analysis, SIEM tools, and incident handling procedures
- Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, Bash) are a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Clear communication skills, particularly when interacting with cross-functional teams
- Bachelor’s Degree in Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Preferred certifications:
- Cisco CCNA (required), CCNP (preferred)
- SD-WAN or Wireless certifications (Cisco, Aruba, etc.) are a plus
- On-call responsibilities for after-hours security events may be required
- Occasional work with external vendors, audits, or compliance teams
- Participation in periodic vulnerability assessments and penetration test reviews
Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here.
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