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.