Sr. Technical Consultant - Integrated Network Defense Division at Innovative Solutions

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Security, Cybersecurity, Architecture Design, Leadership, Zero Trust, SASE, XDR, Routing, Switching, Firewalling, Cloud Security, Incident Response, Risk Management, Compliance, Technical Support, Mentoring

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Innovative Solutions (IS) is a leading pure-player Cybersecurity company in the GCC, established in 2003 and headquartered in Riyadh, with a presence in Al Khobar, Jeddah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Our Cybersecurity Solutions and Services encompass Advisory Services, Technical Assurance, Solution Deployment, Professional Services, and Managed Security Services. Innovative Solutions is committed to its Mission to “Bring Trust to Cyberspace” to ensure “Your Business, Secured!.” Role Description The Senior Technical Consultant will lead the Integrated Network Defense Department, overseeing the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure network architecture across the organization. This role ensures the seamless integration of cybersecurity controls (WAF, FW, EDR, IPS, PAM) with core network functions (routing, switching, load balancing, SD-WAN). The consultant provides expert guidance on security strategies, drives technology modernization, and ensures the resilience, availability, and integrity of the ministry’s network and security infrastructure. Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Strategy Establish and lead the Integrated Network Defense Department, including vision, roadmap, and operating model. Develop and maintain unified network and security architecture aligned with organizational goals and regulatory frameworks. Lead modernization initiatives, including Zero Trust, SASE, XDR, and network segmentation. Provide advisory to senior management on strategic investments, technology refresh, and managed security services adoption. 2. Network & Security Architecture Design and oversee enterprise-level architecture that integrates routing, switching, firewalling, WAF, EDR, IPS, NAC, VPN, IAM, and cloud security. Ensure architecture scalability and resilience across HQ, branches, data centers, and cloud environments. Define and enforce network security baselines, standards, and hardening guidelines. Lead the evaluation and selection of next-generation technologies and vendors. 3. Operations & Governance Ensure continuous and secure operation of the network and security stack, including performance optimization and incident response alignment. Oversee configuration management, change control, and lifecycle management for network and security assets. Collaborate with SOC, NOC, Threat Intelligence, and other cybersecurity teams to create a unified defense approach. Establish KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for operational visibility and decision making. 4. Technical Expertise & Support Act as the escalation point for complex networking and security issues. Provide architecture reviews, solution designs, PoCs, and troubleshooting leadership. Mentor junior engineers and guide knowledge-transfer activities with vendors and managed service providers. 5. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure adherence to national cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NCA, SAMA CSF) and global best practices (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS). Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and compliance audits on network and security controls. Define mitigation plans for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or architectural risks. Requirements (Experience & Skills) Experience 10+ years of technical experience in network and cybersecurity domains. Proven experience leading teams or departments responsible for routing, switching, firewalls, WAF, EDR, IPS, and related security controls. Strong background in designing enterprise architectures across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments. Hands-on expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5, Splunk, Elastic, and similar platforms. Experience with Zero Trust implementation, micro-segmentation, and secure access frameworks. Familiarity with government, enterprise, or critical infrastructure environments. Technical Skills Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), switching, SD-WAN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM. Strong skills in firewalling, WAF, EDR/XDR, IPS, proxy, NAC, VPN, IAM/PAM. Experience with load balancers, reverse proxies, and traffic engineering. Understanding of cloud security (Azure/AWS), microservices architecture, and API security. Strong analytical, documentation, and architecture diagramming skills. Soft Skills Strong leadership and communication capabilities. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration. Excellent problem-solving and crisis management abilities. Strategic mindset with ability to translate complex technical issues to business terms. Certifications (Preferred) Network Certifications CCNP / CCIE (Routing & Switching or Security) JNCIP / JNCIE F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Security Certifications CISSP CISM GIAC (GSEC, GCIA, GCED, GCIH) Palo Alto PCNSE / Fortinet NSE4–NSE7 AWS/Azure Security Specialty (for hybrid/cloud environments) Architecture & Governance Certifications TOGAF ITIL v4

Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Consultant will lead the Integrated Network Defense Department, overseeing the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure network architecture. This role ensures the seamless integration of cybersecurity controls with core network functions and provides expert guidance on security strategies.