Senior Network Engineer (SRv6) - Saudi National

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer (SRv6) to join our team of networking subject matter experts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing complex, carrier-grade network infrastructures, with a strong focus on Segment Routing (SR) and Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6) to enhance network scalability, performance, and reliability. Key Responsibilities • Design and architect end-to-end network solutions leveraging Segment Routing (SR) and SRv6 protocols. • Lead migration strategies from traditional MPLS architectures to modern SRv6-based environments. • Oversee the deployment, configuration, and optimization of high-scale routing platforms across multi-vendor environments. • Analyze network performance, conduct capacity planning, and ensure optimal network reliability and efficiency. • Troubleshoot complex network latency, path selection, routing, and connectivity issues. • Implement advanced traffic engineering solutions to optimize network paths and resource utilization. • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior network engineers. • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex network design and operational challenges. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network architecture with business and service requirements. Required Qualifications • Experience: 10+ years of comprehensive experience in advanced network routing and infrastructure. • Routing Protocols: Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS. • Segment Routing: Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience implementing, managing, and troubleshooting Segment Routing technologies. • SRv6: At least 1 year of dedicated, hands-on experience designing and deploying SRv6 in production environments. • Certifications: Must hold a current CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Professional) or CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) certification. • Troubleshooting: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network performance, latency, pathing, and connectivity issues. • Network Architecture: Experience designing and optimizing large-scale, carrier-grade network infrastructures. Desired Skills • Knowledge of network automation and programmability using Python, Ansible, NETCONF, and YANG. • Strong understanding of Traffic Engineering (TE) and Network Slicing. • Experience with multi-vendor routing platforms and next-generation networking technologies. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills. • Ability to translate complex technical requirements into scalable network solutions aligned with business objectives.