Network Administrator

About the Role Astek is seeking an experienced Network Administrator for a contract position in Makkah, specifically covering Jeddah and Makkah cities. This role involves leading the design, implementation, and operation of secure, resilient, and high-performing network environments for one of our clients. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in network administration. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, Cisco ACI, and related technologies. Manage and optimize routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP to support reliable and efficient network performance. Administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including access policies, authentication, device compliance, and network access controls. Configure and manage F5 technologies, including LTM, WAF, and APM, supporting application availability, secure access, load balancing, and authentication policies. Manage enterprise firewall environments, including policy configuration, monitoring, security reviews, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Design, maintain, and troubleshoot wireless networks to ensure reliable connectivity and service performance. Support VPN solutions and secure remote access, ensuring appropriate performance, availability, and security. Contribute to network architecture and connectivity across cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams, technology stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners on network and infrastructure initiatives. Monitor service performance and contribute to high availability, operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and agreed service-level targets. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related discipline. Strong experience managing enterprise switches, routers, and network infrastructure. Practical expertise with Cisco ISE and network access control solutions. Strong knowledge of firewall administration and security policy management. Experience with F5 LTM, WAF, and APM. Solid understanding of routing protocols, particularly OSPF and BGP. Experience configuring and supporting VPN technologies. Strong knowledge of wireless networking and troubleshooting. Exposure to networking in cloud environments, particularly Azure and/or GCP. Required Skills Ability to diagnose complex network issues and deliver practical, sustainable solutions. Strong communication, collaboration, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills. Work Type and Location This is a contract position based in the Makkah region, with work primarily in Jeddah and Makkah. The role requires an individual capable of operating within a dynamic network environment.