Network Infrastructure Team Leader in Manchester

The role involves leading a team of talented engineers while taking ownership of the architecture, delivery and ongoing evolution of our network infrastructure. Working closely with Engineering teams and Technical Directors, you'll help shape the future network roadmap, driving innovation, implementing best practices, and ensuring our platforms remain resilient, secure and customer-focused.

You will play a key role in developing both the technology and the people around you, acting as a technical leader, mentor and escalation point, while championing high standards and operational excellence across the team.

What will I do?

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Network Infrastructure Engineers through coaching, support and regular 1:1s.
• Drive technical innovation and best practice across the network estate.
• Oversee the successful delivery of infrastructure projects and platform growth initiatives.
• Act as a senior escalation point for technical issues and major incidents.
• Manage relationships with internal teams, vendors and technology partners.
• Ensure adherence to change control, incident management and operational processes.
• Support capacity planning, patching and infrastructure improvements.

What will I bring to the role?

• Proven experience leading or mentoring technical teams within a network infrastructure environment.
• Strong background in large-scale network engineering and operations.
• Expertise in technologies such as BGP, MPLS, EVPN, VXLAN, ISIS, HSRP, VRRP and STP.
• Experience with Cisco or Arista switching and routing technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise firewalls, including Cisco ASA, FirePower or FortiGate.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CCNP or equivalent certification is desirable.

Why work for ANS?

At ANS, we’ve created a place where everyone can be themselves, and we empower our people to get the job done. Openness, ambition, honesty, and passion are what drive us every day. We are bold, courageous, and innovative – and we do it like no other. We invest in our people. In training, development, health and more – we give you the benefits and flexibility to maintain a happy work-life balance.

We’re proud of the inclusive, fun, dynamic environment we’ve created. It’s a safe space that works for all. You don’t have to be a techie to work in tech. Bring your authentic self and find your dream role here.

What’s in it for you?

With fantastic benefits, an inclusive culture, and a cool office space, we’re your kind of workplace.

Company benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday, plus you can buy up to 5 more days.
• Your birthday off, and an extra celebration day for whatever you want!
• 5 days’ additional holiday in the year you get married.
• 5 volunteer days.
• Private health insurance.
• Pension contribution match and 4 x life assurance.
• Flexible working and work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year (some exceptions).
• Maternity: 16 weeks’ full pay, Paternity: 3 weeks’ full pay, Adoption: 16 weeks’ full pay.
• Company social events – get ready for a jam-packed calendar.
• Electric car scheme.
• 12 days of personal growth development time.

ANS are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and anyone applying for a role at our organisation can be assured that their application will be treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation.