Network Engineer L3 II – Enterprise & Data Center Networking | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2. Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

3. Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Telecommunications
• Engineering & Technical
• Security & Defence

4. Job Overview

We are hiring an experienced Network Engineer L3 II to design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise physical, wireless, and data center network infrastructure in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires strong hands-on expertise across Cisco enterprise networking technologies, routing and switching, network virtualization, and advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10+ years of enterprise networking experience and strong knowledge of Cisco technologies including IOS XR, NCS 5500, ASR 9000, Nexus 7K/9K, and Cisco ACI. The position offers opportunities for career growth, professional development, technical training, and certification while working with complex enterprise network environments.

5. Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise physical and wireless networks.
• Design and support enterprise and data center network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and resolve complex Layer 3 network issues.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and enterprise networking technologies.
• Implement network automation and infrastructure optimization initiatives.
• Support MPLS, OSPF, BGP, L2 VPN, and L3 VPN environments.
• Work with VXLAN and Cisco data center technologies.
• Support Cisco Nexus 7K and 9K platforms and Cisco ACI environments.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal technical teams on technology integration.
• Support network security, scalability, resilience, and capacity planning.
• Conduct network performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate network configurations, technical records, and change documentation.
• Participate in network installation, configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve network reliability and operational efficiency.

6. Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

• 8–10+ years of strong enterprise networking experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise and data center networking environments.
• Strong experience with Cisco enterprise networking technologies.
• Proven expertise in network installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Technical Skills

• Cisco IOS XR.
• Cisco NCS 5500 Series.
• Cisco ASR 9000 Series.
• MPLS, OSPF, and BGP.
• L2 VPN and L3 VPN.
• VXLAN.
• Cisco Nexus 7K and 9K.
• Cisco ACI.
• Physical and wireless networking.
• Enterprise network design.
• Network performance optimization.
• Network security principles.
• Network automation and infrastructure optimization.

Certifications

• CCNA and/or CCNP Enterprise certification preferred.

Professional Skills

• Excellent analytical and complex troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Effective vendor-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external technology vendors.
• Strong documentation and change-management practices.

7. Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Career Growth & Professional Development

Salary information was not provided for this position.

The role offers opportunities for:

• Career growth within enterprise networking and data center infrastructure.
• Professional development through exposure to advanced Cisco technologies.
• Technical upskilling in network automation, virtualization, and infrastructure optimization.
• Continued development toward industry-recognized networking certifications such as CCNA and CCNP Enterprise.
• Experience working with complex enterprise network architecture, security, scalability, and resilience.

Benefits: Specific benefits were not provided in the job announcement.

8. Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV directly through the contact details provided in the job announcement.

Application Process:

• Prepare an updated CV highlighting your enterprise networking experience.
• Clearly mention experience with Cisco IOS XR, NCS 5500, ASR 9000, Nexus, ACI, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, and VXLAN where applicable.
• Submit your CV to the recruitment email provided below.

9. HR Email for Application

Send your updated CV directly