Senior Network Specialist

Tasks and Responsibilities

1.Provide advanced technical expertise in designing and developing networks, voice services, and network security solutions to ensure the continuous operation of digital products and services at the highest standards of quality and reliability.

2.Review and enhance operational policies and procedures for networks and voice services to ensure compliance with international standards and best practices.

3.Lead the design and development of network architecture and standards, ensuring integration within the Authority’s institutional framework to support the expansion and continuity of digital services.

4.Monitor network performance, deploy network security solutions, conduct operational and stress tests, perform capacity planning, implement load balancing, and ensure alignment of solutions with end-user requirements.

5.Analyze network requirements and contribute to designing network and security solutions to achieve optimal performance, scalability, and future readiness.

6.Coordinate with external vendors to secure the best technical solutions and services in accordance with the operational requirements of the Authority and its clients.

7.Conduct advanced technical analyses to diagnose network failures, resolve operational issues efficiently, and propose and implement continuous improvements to enhance network performance.

8.Ensure timely implementation of software and hardware updates and upgrades in coordination with technical teams to maintain compatibility and optimal performance.

9.Develop operational manuals and technical guidelines for data networks, voice services, and security solutions, and provide advanced technical support as needed.

10.Provide recommendations and solutions to enhance network readiness, reliability, and operational efficiency, monitoring KPIs and analyzing data to propose continuous improvements.

11.Ensure application of network security best practices according to global standards through proactive auditing of hardware and software components.

12.Support technical teams in integrating networks with new systems and software, and participate in digital infrastructure expansion and development projects.

13.Participate in institutional, local, and international meetings, committees, and task forces related to network and telecommunications management, representing the Authority as required.

14.Prepare periodic technical reports on network performance, challenges, and analysis results, submitting them to senior management along with recommendations for development and improvement.

15. Perform any other tasks related to the nature of the work as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Professional Certificates/Programs

Specialized training programs and certificates in preparing and developing network policies and procedures, managing and designing networks, implementing and maintaining network infrastructure, ensuring network and digital infrastructure security, analyzing network risks and vulnerabilities, testing network performance, cloud computing and data protection, business continuity and disaster recovery, compliance with local and international regulations, IoT and mobile security, and the use of artificial intelligence in network threat detection.

Additionally, these programs cover project management, information security, corporate governance, quality and excellence standards, organizational innovation, creativity, effective performance indicators, total quality management, operations management, and service quality.

Technical Competence

IT Infrastructure Strategy

Network Engineering

Network Security

Running cloud computing

Manage servers and data centers

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree in (Computer Networks, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science) or any other field of work.

Work experience (7-9) years.

Master's degree in Computer Networks, Information Systems , Computer Engineering, Computer Science (or any other field of work).

Practical experience (5-7) years.

Skills: Network Design , Network Security , Cloud Computing