Network Security Engineer

Job Description

TechNova Solutions is looking for a Network Security Engineer for our Riyadh office to protect our Middle East network infrastructure. You will manage next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, secure SD-WAN deployments and network segmentation across our regional offices and data centres. Our Riyadh office protects regional headquarters, data centres and retail networks across Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region, with growing exposure to operational technology environments.

We offer a tax-free package, visa sponsorship, housing and annual flights home. You will work with enterprise-grade Palo Alto and Fortinet estates, gain exposure to OT-adjacent environments, and grow with funded PCNSE/NSE certifications. You will also design our SASE rollout for 2027, gain OT security experience alongside our industrial clients, and receive funded PCNSE and specialised ICS security training.

Responsibilities

Manage Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall estates and policies
Deploy and maintain IDS/IPS and network detection systems
Design network segmentation and zero-trust architectures
Secure SD-WAN and site-to-site VPN connectivity
Investigate network-based security incidents
Maintain firewall documentation and change records

Requirements

3-5 years of network security engineering experience
Strong Palo Alto (PCNSE) or Fortinet (NSE) expertise
Deep TCP/IP, routing and switching knowledge
IDS/IPS tuning and network forensics skills
Experience with NAC and zero-trust network design
Understanding of OT/ICS security is an advantage

Skills

Palo Alto, Fortinet, TCP/IP, IDS/IPS, SD-WAN, VPN, Network Segmentation, Wireshark, NAC, Zero Trust

Benefits

Tax-free salary with visa sponsorship
Housing and transport allowances
Annual flights home
Funded PCNSE/NSE certifications
30 days annual leave plus Saudi public holidays