Data Centre Network Specialist

Saudi National Only

Grade: G05

Location:

RIYADH

Working hours:

full time
Advert closing: 23/07/2026

Responsible to the RSAF Directorate of Communications and Information Technology (DCIT) Network Engineering and Computer Center (NECC) for the support for RSAF Data Centre Networks.

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot network equipment within RSAF data centres
• Perform fault and problem management to meet the high availability and service levels expected of an RSAF Data Centre.
• Develop and maintain network documentation that includes process, procedures and relevant physical and logical network diagrams.
• Provide direct support for the planning, coordination, upgrade, enhancement and implementation of Data Centre networks.
• Contribute to long term network capacity planning and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
• Ensure stable performance through performance monitoring and tuning.
• Implement new and additional technologies that will improve the virtual networking infrastructure.
• Assess implications of emergency changes on processes and systems

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a data centre environment.
• Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE R&S), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP R&S), Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE), VMware Certified Professional 6 - Network Virtualization (VCP6-NV), other industry certifications or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree
• At least one relevant industry certification, training, and/or degree (CCNE preferred)
• Certified CCNP Data Center.
• Thorough knowledge of configuration management in a large data center environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internetworking systems topologies and architectures, protocols, fabric technologies and carrier services.
• Experience in design, implementation and 24×7 support of complex enterprise networks.
• Strong Switching and Routing knowledge - especially on Cisco environment (experience with Extreme is added advantage)
• Knowledge in Extreme Technologies (LAN / WAN / Wireless). Hands on experience is preferred
• Experience with data center networking and cloud networking technologies.
• Experience in scalable networking design, including high availability, redundancy, failover and load balancing.
• Strong understanding of Network Security.
• Analyse business requirements to develop technical network solutions & evaluate emerging technologies.
• Solid troubleshooting skills including packet level analysis.
• Technical expertise with Cisco vPC, BGP, OSPF, Link Aggregation (LACP), QoS, traffic engineering, IPSEC, ACI, multicast, data security, VxLAN, eVPN.
• Experience with configuration and troubleshooting Cisco Nexus and Catalyst series switches and ASR series routers.
• Hands on experience with firewalls Technology
• Good understanding of structured cabling standards.
• Experience with one or more third-party networking products such as F5, Juniper, Cisco, Splunk, Info Blox, or Palo Alto Networks.
• Knowledge of SDN virtual switching technologies including Cisco ACI and VMware NSX capabilities.
• He will be a skilled communicator.
• The role should be filled by someone with demonstrable recent experience in a Converged Infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrate an ability to diagnose problems and make objective decisions in order to rapidly put corrective actions on place.
• He will be a Saudi National.

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

Note:

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.