Senior Network Engineer

About The Job Senior Network Engineer

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform people's lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for ,webook.com is Saudis #1 private event ticketing and experience booking platforms in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing half a billion in sales. webook.com is part of the Supertech Group also consisting of UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced senior network engineer with a strong focus on network security to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining our on-premises and cloud-based network infrastructure, including VCN, VPC, and firewall management, to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support and enhance our network and security services across all environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement secure network solutions, including LAN, WAN, VPN, VCN (Virtual Cloud Network), and VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) architectures.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure maximum uptime, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to enforce security policies and best practices across on-premises and cloud networks.
• Manage and secure cloud network firewalls and security groups to protect critical cloud resources.
• Implement and manage network security tools such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and next-generation firewalls (NGFW).
• Evaluate and recommend network hardware, cloud security solutions, and software upgrades to enhance security and performance.
• Conduct regular network security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management to mitigate risks.
• Perform risk analysis, implement network segmentation, and ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain secure network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and incident response procedures.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior network engineers and IT staff in both network engineering and security practices.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, network security technologies, and best practices in both cloud and enterprise networking.
• Assist in the planning and execution of network projects, migrations to the cloud, and other strategic IT and security initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering with a focus on network security and cloud networking.
• Proficiency in routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and network security principles.
• Experience with firewall and VPN technologies (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet) and cloud security tools.
• Strong knowledge of network security technologies, including IDS/IPS, NGFW, VPN encryption, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience with VCN/VPC design and management in cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, including cloud-based firewall and security services.
• Strong knowledge of both cloud and traditional network monitoring and security tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Splunk, CrowdStrike).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on security incident response.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.