Senior Network Consultant – Segment Routing / SRv6

Role Overview:We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Network Consultant to join our networking subject matter expert team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supporting Cisco.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in carrier-grade network architecture, advanced routing protocols, Segment Routing (SR), and Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6). The role involves designing, deploying, migrating, and optimizing next-generation network infrastructures to deliver high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect end-to-end network solutions leveraging Segment Routing (SR) and SRv6.Lead network transformation and migration projects from traditional MPLS architectures to SRv6-based environments.Deploy, configure, and optimize high-scale routing platforms in multi-vendor environments.Perform network performance analysis, capacity planning, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.Resolve complex routing, latency, path-selection, and connectivity issues.Provide technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to junior network engineers.Collaborate with technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective network solutions.Required Qualifications:Experience: 10+ years of experience in advanced networking and routing technologies.Routing Protocols: Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.Segment Routing: Extensive hands-on experience implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting Segment Routing technologies.SRv6: Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience designing and deploying SRv6 in production environments.Certification: Valid Cisco CCIE or CCDP certification.Troubleshooting: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network performance, routing, and connectivity issues.Preferred Skills:Knowledge of network automation and programmability tools, including Python, Ansible, and NETCONF/YANG.Strong understanding of Traffic Engineering (TE) and Network Slicing.Experience with carrier-grade service provider networks and large-scale network transformation projects.Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.