Freelance IT Network Engineer - Fortinet | UniFi | Events & MSP
Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-09-09
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IT/Tech
Network Engineer, Network Security
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You must currently be based in the KSA on a valid residence or employment visa. Candidates based outside the KSA will not be considered.
Monthly salary for this role is SAR 8,000–12,000. If your expectations are significantly above this range, please consider whether this role is right for you before applying.
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About Purple Rock IT SolutionsPurple Rock IT Solutions is an IT infrastructure, networking, and systems integration company delivering enterprise IT solutions, managed services, and large-scale event technology deployments across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Our projects range from corporate offices and managed IT environments to international events, exhibitions, sporting venues, and temporary network deployments.
We are looking for a hands‑on Network Engineer who is equally comfortable on a project site at 11pm during an event build‑up as they are configuring a Forti Gate firewall for an MSP client the next morning. This is a field‑heavy, deployment‑focused role and is not suitable for candidates seeking purely desk‑based, NOC‑only, or remote positions.
You will work across two environments:
- MSP clients — ongoing support, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting for a portfolio of corporate clients across KSA.
- Event & project deployments — design, deploy, operate, and decommission temporary network infrastructure for exhibitions, conferences, sporting events, and activations, often under tight timelines and high‑pressure conditions.
Candidates without the following will not be progressed:
- Hands‑on experience configuring and deploying Fortinet Forti Gate firewalls (VPN, firewall policies, NAT, SD‑WAN). Please specify which models you have worked with.
- Hands‑on experience deploying and managing Ubiquiti Uni Fi wireless networks, including Uni Fi controllers, APs, and switching. Please specify your largest deployment.
- Confirmed, documentable event or temporary network deployment experience — see application form requirement below.
- Currently based in the KSA on a valid visa with the right to work.
- Configure, deploy, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, access points, and related network services.
- Manage routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and wireless environments across MSP client sites.
- Perform firmware upgrades, security updates, preventive maintenance, and optimisation activities.
- Deploy and manage enterprise wireless and wired networks for large‑scale events (500–20,000+ users), including exhibitions, sporting events, conferences, and activations.
- Configure high‑density Uni Fi or equivalent wireless deployments with proper VLAN segmentation and guest isolation.
- Set up bonded cellular and SD‑WAN uplinks using Peplink or equivalent for event connectivity and failover.
- Monitor bandwidth utilisation and network performance during live events.
- Provide on‑site support during build‑up, live operations, and de‑rig — including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Troubleshoot network issues calmly and effectively under time‑critical, high‑visibility conditions.
- Diagnose and resolve network connectivity, performance, and security issues for MSP clients.
- Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Support MSP clients through remote and on‑site troubleshooting.
- Participate in escalation support for critical incidents and service outages.
- Support network implementation, migration, expansion, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
- Participate in site surveys, wireless heatmap surveys (Ekahau or equivalent), and solution deployment.
- Work closely with project managers, technical teams, and vendors.
- Create and maintain network diagrams using Microsoft Visio.
- Document configurations, IP schemes, topology diagrams, and SOPs.
- Prepare technical reports and change records.
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