Network Communications Specialist ITS & Traffic Systems

Overview

Network Communications Specialist Its & Traffic Systems

What You Ll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain an overall communications network master plan for traffic and ITS systems, including backbone, regional rings, POPs, and cabinet-level connectivity.
• Document the existing ( as-is ) communications network, including logical and physical diagrams, equipment inventories, and connectivity maps for key corridors and critical sites.
• Define communications requirements for core systems and field devices (bandwidth, latency, redundancy, security, QoS) and translate them into practical network designs.
• Design and refine IP addressing schemes, VLAN structures, routing strategies, redundancy mechanisms, and traffic prioritization for ITS applications and TCC operations.
• Evaluate and recommend access technologies (fiber, microwave, leased lines, cellular/LTE/5G, Wi-Fi, etc.) for new and upgraded connections to ITS field equipment.
• Analyze network performance and reliability metrics (availability, latency, packet loss, utilization) and propose targeted improvements to enhance uptime and resilience.
• Support troubleshooting of communications issues affecting field devices, working with TCC operations, field technicians, vendors, and the client s ICT/cybersecurity teams.
• Contribute to the development of network standards, guidelines, and SOPs covering design practices, security zoning, monitoring, maintenance, and incident response.
• Provide technical input to procurement specifications and reviews for network equipment, services, and communications-related works.
• Support testing and commissioning of new links and devices, including verification of connectivity, configuration, and performance against requirements.
• Prepare clear, well-structured technical materials such as network design reports, diagrams, as-built documentation, and presentations for internal and client use.
• Participate in workshops and coordination meetings with the client, systems architects, ITS specialists, and other stakeholders to align network solutions with program goals.

What Required Skills You Ll Bring

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 7 years of practical experience in the design, implementation, and operation of IP-based communications networks for ITS, transportation, SCADA, industrial control, or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching concepts (L2/L3), including VLANs, routing protocols, redundancy mechanisms, QoS, and traffic engineering.
• Experience connecting and supporting field-based devices such as traffic signal controllers, detectors, CCTV cameras, VMS/DMS, ramp meters, PLCs, and tunnel systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret network diagrams, rack elevations, fiber routes, and cabinet wiring schemes.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SNMP-based NMS, syslog, NetFlow, performance dashboards) for proactive fault and performance management.
• Proven capability to troubleshoot complex communications issues methodically and to coordinate effectively with multi-disciplinary technical and field teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and explain network issues to non-network specialists.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural project teams and to manage priorities across multiple architecture and integration workstreams.

What Desired Skills You Ll Bring

• Experience working with large metropolitan or national transportation agencies or traffic management centers on ITS or traffic communications networks.
• Familiarity with security concepts and practices for operational/ICS networks, and experience coordinating with cybersecurity teams on zoning, firewalls, and remote access.
• Knowledge of communications standards and best practices relevant to ITS and traffic systems, including time synchronization, redundancy, and resilience patterns.
• Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, JNCIP, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Experience contributing to the development of communications-related standards, operating manuals, or SOPs.
• Communication skills in Arabic are preferred but not required.