Freelance Network Engineer – Fortinet, UniFi & Events (Jeddah)

About the role

Purple Rock IT Solutions is seeking a hands‑on Network Engineer to support both managed service provider (MSP) clients and high‑pressure event deployments across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The role blends field work during event build‑ups with daily firewall configuration and network troubleshooting.

Key responsibilities

• Design, deploy, operate and de‑commission temporary network infrastructure for exhibitions, conferences, sporting events and activations.
• Configure, monitor and troubleshoot Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (VPN, policies, NAT, SD‑WAN) for MSP customers.
• Deploy, manage and optimise Ubiquiti UniFi wireless networks, including controllers, APs and switching equipment.
• Provide on‑site support during late‑night event build‑ups and ensure rapid issue resolution.
• Document configurations, produce network diagrams and maintain inventory using Microsoft Visio.

Required profile

• Currently residing in the KSA with a valid residence or employment visa.
• Minimum 24 months of hands‑on experience with FortiGate firewalls and UniFi wireless solutions.
• Proven record of delivering documented event or temporary network deployments.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as required by event schedules.

Required skills

• Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (VPN, firewall policies, NAT, SD‑WAN)
• Ubiquiti UniFi wireless networks and controllers
• Switching, routing, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, WAN, LAN
• Network design, subnetting, SD‑WAN, Peplink devices
• Microsoft Visio for diagramming

What we offer

• Monthly salary between SAR 8,000 and SAR 12,000
• Dynamic field‑focused environment with diverse projects
• Opportunity to work on high‑visibility events and corporate MSP accounts