Senior Network Administrator

·       Design, implement, and operate secure network infrastructure to support SOC monitoring, detection, and response requirements across bank environments. ·       Ensure end-to-end connectivity for SOC platforms including SIEM, SOAR, NDR, EDR, and threat intelligence integrations. ·       Manage enterprise network components including LAN, WAN, Data Center, Cloud connectivity, SD-WAN, VPNs, and secure remote access. ·       Configure and maintain network security controls such as NGFW, IPS/IDS, WAF, DNS security, proxy, NAC, micro-segmentation, and Zero Trust architecture. ·       Enable and optimize log forwarding, NetFlow, packet capture (PCAP), and telemetry feeds to SOC tools such as Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel. ·       Implement secure network architecture aligned with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA ECC, PDPL, and NDMO data governance requirements. ·       Support Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes in alignment with ITIL standards; ensure timely resolution of network-related security incidents. ·       Participate in cyber incident response with SOC teams, including containment actions, network isolation, and forensic data collection. ·       Maintain high availability, redundancy, and resilience of network services in line with DR/BCP requirements and conduct regular failover testing. ·       Collaborate with vendors and service providers for network solutions, troubleshooting, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation. ·       Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for network and security incidents and implement preventive actions. ·       Develop and maintain network diagrams, SOPs, configurations, and operational documentation ensuring audit readiness. ·       Automate network monitoring, alerting, and configuration management using scripting and orchestration tools. Continuously monitor network performance and security posture using tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or equivalent. ·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related discipline. ·       5–8 years of ex. in network administration within banking or regulated environments. ·       Hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, F5, and enterprise-grade switching and routing technologies. ·       Experience in integrating network infrastructure with SOC tools such as SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and NDR solutions. ·       Strong understanding of secure network design, segmentation, VPN technologies, and firewall rule management. ·       Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including SAMA, NCA ECC, PDPL, and NDMO requirements. ·       Experience in ITIL-based service management processes including Incident, Change, and Problem Management. ·       Hands-on experience in DR/BCP planning, testing, and execution. ·       Exposure to cloud networking (Azure/AWS), hybrid connectivity, and secure cloud architectures is preferred. Experience in vendor coordination, SLA management, and third-party integration support..