Network Systems Engineer - IP Networks

Job Overview

Network Systems Engineer – IP Networks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an IT and Services hiring opportunity for a Saudi national with experience supporting enterprise telecommunications, IP networks, network monitoring, systems integration, automation scripting, and operational network performance. The role supports reliable, secure, and high‑performing network services across mission‑critical environments by combining technical troubleshooting, network administration, software development, and performance optimization.

• Monitor enterprise telecommunications and IP networks for performance, availability, reliability, and service health.
• Analyze network metrics, system events, operational trends, and performance data to support capacity planning and service reporting.
• Prepare clear network performance updates, technical reports, and operational summaries for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Configure, monitor, and support TCP/IP‑based environments and related communication protocols.
• Use enterprise network management platforms to identify issues, troubleshoot faults, and improve operational visibility.
• Support integration, maintenance, and improvement of network monitoring tools and management solutions.
• Develop and maintain software applications using C, C++, Java, or similar programming languages where required.
• Build automation scripts using PERL, AWK, SED, Shell, or equivalent scripting technologies to improve network operations.
• Develop web‑based interfaces, dashboards, and reporting tools using HTML, CGI, ASP, or similar web technologies.
• Investigate network events, identify root causes, and recommend performance improvement or optimization actions.
• Assist with troubleshooting complex network, telecommunications, and systems issues during incident resolution.
• Support network upgrades, systems implementations, technology refresh activities, and operational enhancement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, configuration records, operational procedures, and support instructions.
• Collaborate with IT, systems engineering, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and project teams to deliver stable network services.
• Provide technical guidance to managers, project teams, and operational stakeholders on network‑related matters.
• Help identify opportunities to improve automation, monitoring accuracy, network resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Perform additional responsibilities related to network systems engineering as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in network engineering, systems engineering, telecommunications, or IT infrastructure support.
• Saudi national candidate (required for this role).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking principles, enterprise communication protocols, and network administration practices.
• Working knowledge of SNMP, ATM, Frame Relay, and enterprise networking concepts.
• Experience developing software using C, C++, Java, or comparable programming languages.
• Experience writing automation scripts using PERL, AWK, SED, Shell, or similar scripting tools.
• Hands‑on familiarity with enterprise network management, monitoring, and operational support tools.
• Familiarity with web development technologies such as HTML, CGI, ASP, or equivalent technologies.
• Knowledge of Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems, including Solaris or Windows Server environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting, documentation, and stakeholder support.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (advantage).
• Experience with commercial telecommunications, enterprise IP networks, or mission‑critical infrastructure (preferred).
• Experience with monitoring platforms such as HP Open View, Netcool, Nerve Center, or equivalent solutions (valuable).
• Industry certifications…