Senior Network Engineer Lead – ISE
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. BAE Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer Lead - ISE
Salary: Competitive
Grade GG11
Location: Riyadh
JOB PURPOSE
International Systems Engineering (ISE) provide the IT capability and service both onsite and centrally to all projects and programmes in BAE Systems Saudi Arabia and to our partner companies, BAE Systems Saudi Development and Training and SMSCMC.
ISE is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible to operate and support network services ensuring optimum service availability and performance. Meet agreed SLAs, customer requirements and contractual agreements
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
People Management:
- Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
- Lead, guide and assist direct reports to perform their functional operations in accordance with the policies and procedures
- Set performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate / appraise the team and regular feedback on performance
- Promote a high-performance working environment and ISE’s values.
Technical:
- Involved with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and administration of existing or future network infrastructures.
- Interface with vendors to ensure appropriate communication and issue resolutions.
- Perform routine health checks and preventive measures on assigned systems.
- Monitor the network and report network failures or degradations to more senior team members and the direct manager.
- Run proof of concept deployment and troubleshoot issues to identify and address root causes.
- Follow and maintain ISE network operations and security standards.
- Work on maintaining technical expertise in all areas of network components in operation.
Administrative:
- Actively collaborate with other groups in IT Operations to support projects and day-to-day operations.
- Proactively and effectively communicate status, plan-of-action and resolution of reported issues.
- Consistently provide internal and external customers and technology partners with quality support experience.
- Effectively manage case escalations to the Network Operations Manager while maintaining customer communications.
- Provides assistance and guidance to junior team members.
Documentation:
- Maintain ISE’s operational documentation up to date
- Generating technical documentation and guide manuals
EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.
SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities
BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.