IT Network Engineer - Riyadh, KSA

About This Role

Company Qualcomm Middle East Information Technology Company LLC

Job Area Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Engineering

General Summary About the Role Qualcomm is seeking a Network Engineer with foundational networking skills and a strong interest in network security to support enterprise and engineering network environments in Saudi Arabia. This role is ideal for an early career engineer looking to grow technical depth while working alongside experienced global network and security teams.

You will assist with network operations, troubleshooting, and security implementations, while developing hands-on experience in enterprise, data center, and cloud-connected networks.

Key Responsibilities will include Network Operations & Support

• Assist in the operation and monitoring of enterprise and data center network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WLAN, DC)
• Support day-to-day network tasks including configuration changes, patching, and incident resolution
• Perform basic troubleshooting of network connectivity, performance, and availability issues
• Escalate complex issues to senior engineers while contributing to root cause analysis

Network Security Support

• Support implementation and maintenance of network security controls on firewalls
• Help ensure network configurations align with Qualcomm security standards and local compliance requirements
• Participate in vulnerability remediation and security reviews under guidance from senior engineers

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with global network, security, and IT teams across multiple regions
• Maintain and update network documentation
• Participate in change management and follow defined operational procedures

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in networking
• Foundational knowledge of:
• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Basic routing and switching concepts (VLANs, routing fundamentals)
• Network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, least privilege, segmentation)
• Familiarity with enterprise networking or security tools (vendor-agnostic)
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and eagerness to learn
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be Saudi nationals with strong English proficiency
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline

What's On Offer Apart from working with great people, we offer the below:

• Salary including housing & transport allowance
• Stock (RSU's) and performance related bonus
• 16 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
• 6 weeks fully paid Paternity Leave
• Employee stock purchase scheme
• Child Education Allowance
• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
• Life and Medical Insurance
• Live+ Well Reimbursement for health and recreational membership fees

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

OR

1+ year of IT-related work experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a non-technical field (e.g., Business, Humanities, Marketing), or related field.

OR

3+ years of IT-related work experience with a High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 20 lbs.
• References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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