Network Manager
Outskirts of Oxford | Permanent | £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
I am seeking an experienced and proactive Network Manager to join a well‑established organisation based on the outskirts of Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong infrastructure professional who enjoys combining hands‑on network engineering with leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.
Working within a growing IT team, you will take ownership of the organisation's network infrastructure, security posture, and connectivity across multiple sites, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain, and optimise the organisation's network infrastructure
- Oversee LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, VPN, firewall, and internet connectivity environments
- Lead network security initiatives including monitoring, patching, access control, and incident response
- Support and develop cloud and hybrid infrastructure connectivity
- Manage relationships with third‑party vendors, ISPs, and technology partners
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior IT staff
- Ensure robust disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity procedures
- Participate in infrastructure projects, upgrades, and future technology planning
- Maintain network documentation, standards, and compliance requirements
Technical Environment
- Cisco / Aruba / Fortinet / Palo Alto technologies
- Switching & routing
- Firewalls & network security
- VLANs, VPNs, DHCP, DNS
- Microsoft Server & Active Directory
- Azure and/or AWS connectivity
- VMware or Hyper‑V
- Cyber security best practices
- Monitoring and performance tools
About You
- Proven experience in a Network Manager, Senior Network Engineer, or Infrastructure Manager role
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
- Comfortable operating in both hands‑on technical and strategic capacities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects effectively
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet, or equivalent are desirable
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and certification support
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Free parking
- Strong long‑term career progression opportunities
Network Manager
Outskirts of Oxford | Permanent | £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
I am seeking an experienced and proactive Network Manager to join a well‑established organisation based on the outskirts of Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong infrastructure professional who enjoys combining hands‑on network engineering with leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.
Working within a growing IT team, you will take ownership of the organisation’s network infrastructure, security posture, and connectivity across multiple sites, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain, and optimise the organisation’s network infrastructure
- Oversee LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, VPN, firewall, and internet connectivity environments
- Lead network security initiatives including monitoring, patching, access control, and incident response
- Support and develop cloud and hybrid infrastructure connectivity
- Manage relationships with third‑party vendors, ISPs, and technology partners
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior IT staff
- Ensure robust disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity procedures
- Participate in infrastructure projects, upgrades, and future technology planning
- Maintain network documentation, standards, and compliance requirements
Technical Environment
- Cisco / Aruba / Fortinet / Palo Alto technologies
- Switching & routing
- Firewalls & network security
- VLANs, VPNs, DHCP, DNS
- Microsoft Server & Active Directory
- Azure and/or AWS connectivity
- VMware or Hyper‑V
- Cyber security best practices
- Monitoring and performance tools
About You
- Proven experience in a Network Manager, Senior Network Engineer, or Infrastructure Manager role
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
- Comfortable operating in both hands‑on technical and strategic capacities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects effectively
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet, or equivalent are desirable
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and certification support
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Free parking
- Strong long‑term career progression opportunities
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