At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a skilled team of network engineers and drive network innovation.
- Company: Established tech organisation with a focus on network infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the future of network technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading technical teams and strong network engineering skills.
The predicted salary is between 48060 - 58740 £ per year.
Network Infrastructure Team Lead
Location
Manchester (Hybrid Working, 2 days per week in the office)
Salary
£, depending on experience.
Our client is a well-established technology-led organisation seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Team Lead to lead a team of skilled network engineers while driving the ongoing development of a large-scale, business-critical network environment.
As Network Infrastructure Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of Network Infrastructure Engineers while taking ownership of the design, delivery and continuous improvement of the organisation's network platforms.
Working closely with senior technical stakeholders, you will help define the future network roadmap, drive innovation, ensure operational excellence and act as the senior technical escalation point across a complex network estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Network Infrastructure Engineers.
- Provide technical leadership across network operations and infrastructure projects.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and adoption of best practices.
- Act as an escalation point for major incidents and complex technical issues.
- Deliver infrastructure upgrades, enhancements and growth initiatives.
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors and technology partners.
- Ensure adherence to change management, incident management and operational processes.
- Support capacity planning, platform resilience, patching and service improvement activities.
- Contribute to strategic network architecture and future technology roadmaps.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience leading, mentoring or managing technical infrastructure teams.
- Strong background in enterprise network engineering and operations.
- Expertise across routing, switching and network technologies including:
- BGP
- MPLS
- EVPN
- VXLAN
- ISIS
- HSRP
- VRRP
- STP
- Experience with Cisco and/or Arista networking technologies.
- Knowledge of enterprise firewall technologies including Cisco ASA, Fire Power or Forti Gate.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience delivering network infrastructure projects and operational improvements.
Location
Manchester (Hybrid Working, 2 days per week in the office)
Salary
£, depending on experience.
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Network Infrastructure Team Lead employer: Context Recruitment Limited
As a leading UK technology solutions provider, our company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge areas like AI and cloud services, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and is committed to delivering impactful solutions for our diverse clientele.
Contact Details:
Context Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
