At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing Network Operations team and manage complex infrastructure projects.
- Company: Voyage Care, a leading UK care provider focused on technology-driven solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £65,000, hybrid work, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking IT team during an exciting period of modernisation and cloud growth.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in enterprise networking, Cisco Meraki, and Azure networking required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for a hands-on technical leader with strong experience managing technical teams. We need proven experience in enterprise networking across multi-site environments. Deep expertise in Cisco Meraki is essential. We need experience with Azure networking and hybrid cloud environments. Strong knowledge of network security, SD-WAN, VPNs, and routing and switching is required. Exposure to automation tools and scripting such as PowerShell or Python is highly desirable. We need someone able to deliver complex infrastructure projects end to end.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a high-performing Network Operations team.
- Create a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and collaboration.
- Take full responsibility for a large-scale Cisco Meraki environment including MX, MS, and MR.
- Drive performance, resilience, and scalability across all services.
- Lead network upgrades, deployments, and lifecycle management.
- Shape and support hybrid cloud networking in Azure.
- Oversee WAN, LAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and wireless environments.
- Ensure seamless connectivity across a geographically distributed estate.
- Introduce and expand automation using PowerShell and Python.
- Reduce manual effort and improve operational consistency.
- Move towards infrastructure-as-code principles.
- Work closely with security teams on Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001.
- Oversee firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation, and secure access controls.
- Support audits, risk management, and incident response.
- Own technical delivery of network projects including site deployments, connectivity transformations, telephony rollouts, and platform enhancements.
Technologies
- Azure
- Cloud
- Cisco
- Support
- LAN
- Network
- PowerShell
- Python
- Security
- VPN
- FortiGate
This is a hybrid role based in Lichfield within our Group Support team, offering a salary of up to £65,000 plus benefits. You will join a supportive and forward-thinking IT leadership team during a major period of investment, modernisation, and cloud growth, with real career development in a business where IT is highly valued.
IT Networking Team Leader in Shenstone employer: Sivara GmbH
At Voyage Care, we pride ourselves on being a leading care provider in the UK, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for our IT Networking Team Leader. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities to lead innovative projects in a modernised, cloud-driven setting while ensuring a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Located in Lichfield, our team enjoys a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with complex needs.
