Network Engineer

Job Description

Network Engineer

What You ll Be Doing

• Support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and administration of Parsons iNET server and network infrastructure associated with the RCRC Phase-2 program.
• Coordinate directly with RCRC IT and Cybersecurity teams to support compliance with applicable operational, security, and infrastructure requirements.
• Manage and support Ubuntu/Linux-based server environments including patch management, system updates, service monitoring, and operational troubleshooting activities.
• Support deployment, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of VPN connectivity between Parsons systems and external stakeholders including the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) and other Riyadh transportation-related agencies.
• Support implementation and maintenance of secure communication pathways, firewall policies, routing configurations, and access control requirements.
• Assist with installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of networking equipment including firewalls, routers, switches, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate with Parsons ITS and integration teams regarding iNET platform services, application updates, connectivity requirements, and operational support needs.
• Participate in MDT/change management activities including migration support, rollback coordination, operational validation, and system recovery support.
• Support backup verification, disaster recovery coordination, and operational resiliency planning activities for Parsons-managed systems.
• Assist with cybersecurity compliance coordination including vulnerability management, security hardening activities, access governance, and audit support.
• Monitor operational system health and support troubleshooting activities related to ITS integrations, communications, and operational technology infrastructure.
• Prepare technical documentation, network diagrams, operational procedures, inventory records, and support reports associated with the operational environment.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including RCRC departments, contractors, vendors, and Parsons operational teams to support integrated transportation operations activities.
• Provide general IT and networking support activities as needed to support Parsons operational delivery requirements within the RCRC Phase-2 program.

What Required Skills You ll Bring

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5 10 years of progressive experience in network engineering, cybersecurity, server administration, or operational technology infrastructure support.
• Experience supporting enterprise or operational technology environments involving networking, firewalls, cybersecurity, and server infrastructure.
• Experience working with Linux/Ubuntu server administration including patch management, system updates, service management, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including VLANs, routing, switching, VPN technologies, and firewall administration.
• Experience working with enterprise firewall platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity operational practices including vulnerability assessments, access control management, security hardening, and audit coordination.
• Experience supporting high-availability operational environments and coordinating with multi-disciplinary technical teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities in live operational environments.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple operational tasks and priorities simultaneously.

What Desired Skills You ll Bring

• Experience supporting ITS, transportation operations, smart city, metro, bus, or traffic management environments.
• Experience coordinating with government IT and cybersecurity organizations.
• Familiarity with Juniper, Cisco, HPE, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and virtualization/server technologies.
• Experience with disaster recovery coordination and operational resiliency planning.
• Familiarity with V2X systems, real-time operational communications, and transportation technology integrations.
• Experience supporting operational technology (OT) or mission-critical infrastructure environments preferred.
• Experience working on large-scale transportation or smart mobility programs within the Gulf Region preferred.
• Arabic communication skills are preferred but not required.
• Preferred certifications:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Commvault Certified Professional, ITOM Associate Certification, Experience or certification in Cisco Data Center Networking technologies, Experience with Symantec NetBackup for Windows environments.