Network Engineer - Operational Technology

• Role:
  Network Engineer
• Location:
  
  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Industry: I T and Services
• Function:
  Network and Server Administration
• Experience:
  
  5-10 years of progressive relevant experience
• Job Type: Full Time

Parsons is seeking a Network Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supporting the RCRC Phase-2 Traffic Operations Program and Parsons iNET deployment environment. The role covers operational technology, enterprise networking, Linux server administration, cybersecurity coordination, secure connectivity, and systems integration. Working across live transportation operations, the Network Engineer will coordinate with RCRC IT and Cybersecurity teams, Parsons technical teams, contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders to maintain secure and resilient infrastructure.

• Country:
  Saudi Arabia
• City:
  Riyadh
• Industry: I T and Services
• Function:
  Network and Server Administration
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• Support the operation, maintenance, and administration of Parsons iNET server and network infrastructure associated with the RCRC Phase-2 program.
• Coordinate with RCRC IT and Cybersecurity teams on applicable operational, infrastructure, and security requirements.
• Administer Ubuntu and Linux server environments, including patch management, system updates, service monitoring, and operational troubleshooting.
• Support the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of VPN connectivity between Parsons systems and external stakeholders, including the Saudi Red Crescent Authority and other Riyadh transportation-related agencies.
• Support secure communication pathways, firewall policies, routing configurations, and access control requirements.
• Install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot networking infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Coordinate with Parsons ITS and integration teams on iNET platform services, application updates, connectivity requirements, and operational support.
• Participate in MDT and change-management activities, including migration support, rollback coordination, operational validation, and system recovery.
• Support backup verification, disaster recovery coordination, and operational resiliency planning for Parsons-managed systems.
• Assist with cybersecurity compliance activities covering vulnerability management, security hardening, access governance, and audit support.
• Monitor operational system health and troubleshoot ITS integrations, communications, and operational technology infrastructure.
• Prepare technical documentation, network diagrams, operational procedures, inventory records, and support reports.
• Coordinate with RCRC departments, contractors, vendors, and Parsons operational teams to support integrated transportation operations.
• Provide general IT and networking support required for operational delivery within the RCRC Phase-2 program.

• Bachelor 's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in network engineering, cybersecurity, server administration, or operational technology infrastructure support.
• Experience supporting enterprise or operational technology environments involving networking, firewalls, cybersecurity, and server infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux and Ubuntu server administration, including patching, system updates, service management, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of VLANs, routing, switching, VPN technologies, and firewall administration.
• Experience with enterprise firewall platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessments, access control management, security hardening, and cybersecurity audit coordination.
• Experience supporting high-availability operational environments and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities within live operational environments.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities.

Experience supporting ITS, transportation operations, smart city, metro, bus, or traffic…