Job Description

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We
connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we're on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living and vibrant communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and maintenance of the data center and MPLS network for the Riyadh Bus project as part of the IT/Telecom Infrastructure team.
• Oversee and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Hands-on supervision of the operations and maintenance of the data center and telecom infrastructure, including fiber optic, GSM, and related networking components and protocols.
• Conduct cybersecurity audits of the data center and manage related upgrades.
• Implement and monitor performance-based tools to evaluate contractor performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with IT professionals to integrate network solutions with other systems.
• Perform network performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Design and implement network solutions to meet business requirements.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the design and operation of data centers and telecom infrastructure.
• Certifications such as CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Previous experience operating a data center for a public transport project.

Rewards & Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect
• Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual's gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;
• Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees' ability.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.