Senior Cybersecurity Network Engineer

Alnafitha IT is a leading independent provider of IT services and solutions in Saudi Arabia, founded in 1993.

As a fully Saudi-owned company, we have established ourselves from a startup business to a market leader, offering a comprehensive range of IT solutions tailored to meet the unique requirements of our clients.

Our expertise spans across various domains, including Microsoft, AWS, ManageEngine, and Zoho Solutions, ensuring that we deliver strategic IT solutions that drive digital transformation and operational excellence to our clients.

With over 30 years of experience, Alnafitha IT has successfully completed more than 4,000 projects, serving over 3,000 satisfied customers, and collaborating with 65+ partners.

Our commitment to excellence is evident in our customer-centric approach, which emphasizes engagement, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of quality in every interaction

Our vision is to be the Kingdom's most customer-centric provider for digital transformation and consultation, fostering innovation and excellence in all our solutions. We are dedicated to optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring effective resource utilization to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability

At Alnafitha IT, we believe in empowering our employees and nurturing their growth, which is essential for driving leadership in technology and customer satisfaction. As we continue to expand our presence in the IT landscape, we remain committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations.

Job Summary/Objective

The Senior Cybersecurity Technical Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and securing enterprise network infrastructures. This role requires deep technical expertise in network security technologies, hands-on project delivery experience, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to both internal teams and clients. The engineer will be responsible for full lifecycle solution delivery — from presales consultation and architecture design to deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing support — ensuring robust, enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions that align with organizational and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

•Solution Design & Implementation

•Design, configure, implement, and support Palo Alto Networks solutions (Next-Gen Firewalls, Panorama, SD-WAN) to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient perimeter and branch network protection using industry-leading technologies

•Deliver full lifecycle implementation and support for Fortinet products (FortiGate, FortiNAC, Fortinet SD-WAN) to provide end-to-end security coverage across enterprise environments, enhancing visibility and control.

•Deliver secure network architectures and systems engineering configurations to ensure that solutions meet organizational and customer security requirements while optimizing performance.

•Technical Support & Troubleshooting

•Provide end-to-end expertise in enterprise and data center firewall environments (Palo Alto & Fortinet) to safeguard critical infrastructure and maintain compliance through robust firewall policies and architectures.

•Participate in complex troubleshooting and provide advanced technical support to minimize downtime, resolve critical incidents efficiently, and maintain customer trust.

•Solve complex technical challenges independently and efficiently to demonstrate ownership, ensure project success, and uphold high standards of technical delivery.

•Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

•Develop and maintain technical documentation (architectures, HA designs, traffic flows, stakeholder mappings) to ensure knowledge transfer, operational consistency, and continuity of service delivery.

•Lead POCs, workshops, demos, and customer handovers to validate solutions, build client confidence, and ensure smooth operational transitions post-deployment.

•Technical Advisory & Collaboration

•Act as a technical advisor/SME to Sales and Presales teams to support solution alignment with client needs, strengthen technical credibility, and enhance win rates in presales engagements.

•Maintain strong technical expertise across cybersecurity domains and vendor solutions (Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5, Infoblox) to stay ahead of emerging threats, support cross-technology integration, and strengthen solution portfolios.

•Contribute added value with expertise in F5 technologies and familiarity with DDI solutions (Infoblox or equivalent) to enhance solution breadth, covering application delivery and DNS/DHCP/IPAM security needs.

•Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field(or equivalent)

•Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in network security and cybersecurity solution delivery, with proven expertise in Palo Alto, Fortinet, and related technologies

• Demonstrated deep technical expertise with Palo Alto and Fortinet (strategic design, advanced configuration, implementation, and support).
  
• Strong background inenterprise and data center network security
  
• Proven, high-level technical experience with F5 technologies, specifically including, but not limited to, BIG-IP LTM (Local Traffic Manager), AFM (Advanced Firewall Manager), and AWAF (Advanced Web Application Firewall)
  
• Design, implement, and maintain complex F5-based security architectures and policies to protect enterprise applications
  
• Strongproblem-solving, communication, and client engagement skills(Arabic & English)
  
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
  

•Preferred Certifications

•Palo Alto Networks:PCNSE

•Fortinet:NSE5 or higher

•F5:Certified Technology Specialist

•Cisco:CCNP Security or CISSPor equivalent