Network Lead (DC) - Consultancy

Network Lead (DC) - Consultancy

Full-Time 51750 - 63250 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead complex network projects and support infrastructure transformation in financial services.
  • Company: Specialist IT solutions provider with a focus on networking and security.
  • Benefits: Up to £90,000 salary, 10% bonus, hybrid working, and senior leadership opportunities.
  • Other info: No BAU support responsibilities; focus on technically demanding initiatives.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in a major financial services environment.
  • Qualifications: Strong networking experience, especially in financial services, and excellent communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a specialist IT solutions provider delivering networking, security, and infrastructure services to organisations of all sizes.

Working with leading technology partners, the organisation provides end-to-end solutions, from consultancy and design through to implementation and ongoing support.

The organisation is looking to hire a senior Network Technical Lead into a major financial services customer environment.

This is a highly technical, project-focused position for someone with strong experience across modern data centre networking, financial services infrastructure and complex enterprise transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Acting as the technical lead across complex network projects
  • Leading technical discussions with customer stakeholders
  • Supporting network design, implementation, and migration activities
  • Working across VXLAN-based network environments
  • Supporting multicast infrastructure and traffic flows
  • Working within performance-sensitive financial services environments
  • Providing technical direction throughout project delivery
  • Troubleshooting complex network and application flow challenges
  • Supporting infrastructure transformation initiatives
  • Collaborating closely with engineering and architecture teams

Required Skills/Qualifications

  • Strong networking experience within financial services
  • Hands-on experience with VXLAN
  • Strong multicast networking expertise
  • Senior-level routing and switching knowledge
  • Experience leading complex technical projects
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills
  • Ability to operate as a technical escalation point
  • Experience across network design and implementation

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Benefits

  • 10% company bonus
  • Hybrid working in London
  • Senior technical leadership position
  • Opportunity to work within a major financial services environment
  • Exposure to complex project delivery and enterprise transformation initiatives
  • Opportunity to take ownership across technically demanding infrastructure initiatives
  • No BAU support responsibilities

Salary

  • Up to £90,000 basic salary
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Network Lead (DC) - Consultancy employer: Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. With a focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, particularly in cutting-edge areas like network automation and cloud technologies. Our competitive salary package and commitment to solving complex engineering challenges make us an attractive choice for talented individuals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited

Contact Details:

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Network Lead (DC) - Consultancy

Networking Experience
VXLAN
Multicast Networking
Routing and Switching Knowledge
Technical Project Leadership
Customer-Facing Communication Skills
Network Design and Implementation