153 Cisco Engineer jobs in Saudi Arabia

Company Description

Innovative Solutions (IS) is a leading pure-player Cyber security company in the GCC established in 2003, headquartered in Riyadh with presence in Al Khobar, Jeddah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Our Cybersecurity Solutions and Services encompass Advisory Services, Technical Assurance, Solution Deployment, Professional Services, and Managed Security Services.

Innovative Solutions is committed to its mission to ‘Bring Trust to Cyberspace’ to ensure ‘ Your Business, Secured ’.

Role Description

The Network Engineer – Security will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures to protect organizational data and resources. This role involves working closely with cybersecurity teams to enhance network security and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Network Software & Routing : Proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing complex network architectures.
• Network Security : Hands-on experience with Fortinet Firewalls, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
• F5 Load Balancers : basic Experience with F5 LTM (Local Traffic Manager) for optimizing application delivery and performance.
• Troubleshooting : Advanced skills in diagnosing and resolving network and security issues.

Requirements

Benefits

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:
• Assist in security assessments, audits, and vulnerability scans, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Monitor security events and incidents, escalating and responding to threats as necessary.
• Support policy implementation, ensuring that security policies are understood and followed.
• Collaborate with the security team to maintain and update security documentation.
• Contribute to incident response activities, assisting with investigations and documenting findings.
• Provide input into security strategy and risk management processes.
• Stay informed about security trends and best practices.
• Contribute to security awareness training for employees.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 5+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role
• Proven experience in information security analysis
• Proficiencies in security technologies and risk assessment
• A continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology

Other Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent are a plus

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is availablehere .

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Penta Consulting are a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner helping to deliver professional and managed solutions across EMEA.

We're Currently looking for a Network Security Engineer to drive the protection of our critical telecom infrastructure. You’ll be at the forefront of our security operations leading architecture reviews, managing firewall lifecycles, and responding to evolving threats with precision and insight. If you thrive in high-impact environments, understand service-critical architectures inside out, and love building robust, automated security frameworks this role is built for you.

What You'll Own

• Full-spectrum expertise on Gi, Roaming, and Data Centre firewalls , including Juniper SRX, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
• End-to-end documentation of protected services , HA designs, traffic flows & stakeholder maps.
• Leadership in incident response , forensic investigations, and threat intelligence.
• Strategic risk management and vulnerability remediation across all platforms.
• Oversight of platform upgrades, policy governance , and automation-driven operations.
• Advisory support in security architecture design and service onboarding.

What You Bring

• 7+ years in telecom network security operations.
• Deep mastery of firewall technologies, segmentation, and threat defense .
• Proven incident response and forensic analysis skills.
• Python scripting and network automation chops.
• Strong communicator with precision in documentation and stakeholder alignment.
• Certifications like JNCIP-SEC, CCNP Security, CISSP or equivalent

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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The Job Description

1. Configure and manage next-generation firewalls (NGFW) from vendors such as Fortinet & Palo Alto and ensure SLA compliance.
2. Optimize firewall performance and conduct regular policy audits and rule base cleanup.
3. Assist fellow employees with cybersecurity, software, hardware or IT needs related to security.
4. Support new installations / branch establishments and visit remote sites when assigned.
5. Manage Efficient IP DNS security solution.
6. Configure and operate DNS filtering and monitoring to prevent phishing, malware command-and-control (C2) communication, and data exfiltration.
7. Configure protective DNS policies, enforcing domain reputation checks and threat intelligence feeds.
8. Monitor and analyze firewall and DNS security alerts for suspicious activity.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in firewall administration, network security, and DNS security.
• Hands-on expertise in firewalls (Fortinet & Palo Alto).
• Troubleshooting skills in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, TLS, BGP) and security log analysis.
• Fortinet NSE 4/7 (Network Security Expert).
• Palo Alto PCNSA or PCNSE (Certified Network Security Engineer).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:
• Assist in security assessments, audits, and vulnerability scans, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Monitor security events and incidents, escalating and responding to threats as necessary.
• Support policy implementation, ensuring that security policies are understood and followed.
• Collaborate with the security team to maintain and update security documentation.
• Contribute to incident response activities, assisting with investigations and documenting findings.
• Provide input into security strategy and risk management processes.
• Stay informed about security trends and best practices.
• Contribute to security awareness training for employees. Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 5+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role
• Proven experience in information security analysis
• Proficiencies in security technologies and risk assessment
• A continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology Other Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent are a plus

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is available here .

Network Security Assessment and Audits

Assist in performing assessments of clients' network infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and threats.

Support the team in conducting penetration testing and vulnerability scans.

Contribute to reports with findings and recommendations for security improvements.

Design and Implementation

Participate in the development and implementation of secure network architectures, including firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention systems (IDS / IPS), VPNs, and access control solutions.

Help configure and deploy security tools to monitor and protect against potential threats.

Support the integration of security protocols and standards into existing and new network designs.

Cloud Security

Collaborate on designing and implementing secure solutions for cloud environments (OCI, Azure, GCP).

Assist in securing cloud-based resources, including virtual networks, storage, and compute instances.

Support the deployment of cloud-native security tools and frameworks to ensure robust protection.

Deploying firewall and other network security products in cloud environments.

Client Collaboration and Consultation

Work with clients to understand their security requirements and provide assistance in implementing solutions.

Participate in technical presentations, training sessions, and workshops to educate clients on best practices.

Maintain positive relationships with clients to ensure ongoing support and satisfaction.

Compliance and Standards

Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.

Assist clients in maintaining compliance and implementing necessary controls.

Documentation and Reporting

Create and maintain documentation, including security policies, procedures, and network diagrams under guidance.

Provide status updates and performance reports to stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Certifications

Working toward or holding certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP, or CCNA Security is a plus, Fortinet and paloalto certifications.

Experience

2-4 years of experience in network security, including design, implementation, or auditing.

Exposure to firewalls, IDS / IPS, SIEM tools, and endpoint protection technologies.

Technical Skills

knowledge of network protocols, architecture, and troubleshooting.

Familiarity with configuring and managing firewalls, routers, and switches.

Knowledge of cloud platforms and their security frameworks (OCI, Azure, GCP).

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Knowledge / Background

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable mid-level Network Security Consultant to join our team.

The ideal candidate will assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network solutions to protect organizational assets and support compliance with industry regulations.

This role involves evaluating network infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing guidance on mitigating security risks.

The Network Security Consultant will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored security solutions for clients while growing their expertise in the field.

The Job Description

1. Proficiency in Proxy (Broadcom), SSLV (Broadcom).
2. Experience with Password Management, Safeguard, Centrify.
3. Experience in Banking sector, minimum experience of 5 years.
4. Strong expertise in Encryption:

• Cryptography (Symmetric, Asymmetric, Hashing, MAC, Certificates).
• HSM (Hardware Security Module).
• Single Sign-On.
• Issuing Certificates.
• Mail GW (Proofpoint).
• Arbor DDoS.
• Cisco ACI.
• Efficient IP.

Job Description:

L3 Network Security Engineer – Network Security Device Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced Support & Escalation Management:

• Act as the final escalation point for complex incidents affecting all network security technologies.

• Conduct comprehensive troubleshooting and root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions and enhancements.

• Configuration, Optimization & Maintenance:

• Oversee the configuration, tuning, and maintenance of SSL Inspection, VPN, Web Proxy, Firewall, DDoS, Advanced Threat Protection, Intrusion Prevention, and Email Security solutions.

• Develop and enforce best practices and security policies for device configurations.

• Incident Response & Reporting:

• Lead incident response during critical security events and coordinate with relevant teams for rapid resolution.

• Prepare detailed post-incident reports and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

• Mentor L2 engineers and junior staff, providing guidance and developing best practice documentation.

• Participate in technology reviews, risk assessments, and security audits.

• Collaboration & Strategy:

• Work closely with network, IT, and security teams to design and implement robust security architectures.

• Recommend and implement technology upgrades and process improvements to strengthen the overall security posture.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network security engineering with a focus on managing diverse security technologies.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing SSL Inspection (Gigamon), VPN (Palo Alto, F5), Web Proxy ( ForcePoint ), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet), DDoS Protection (Arbor), Advanced Threat Protection (FireEye NX), Intrusion Prevention Systems (Cisco, Trilex ), and Email Security (Cisco Iron Port, FireEye EX, ForcePoint ESG, Trend Micro Scan-Mail).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desired Skills & Certifications:

• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

• Vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Palo Alto, F5, Cisco, Fortinet, Arbor, FireEye, ForcePoint ) are highly desirable.

• Experience with ITIL processes, incident management, and change management.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time role with standard 9x5 hours and potential on-call responsibilities.

• Fast-paced, high-pressure environment with global collaboration.

• Occasional extended hours during critical incidents or planned maintenance windows.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is availablehere .