You can also ask our friendly recruitment team any questions you may have about the role, between 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Shifts: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Network Service Definition & Ownership: Own all facets of the IAG Transform Network Service, incorporating Connectivity Services, Next Generation Firewall, LAN & Wi-Fi, Cloud Secure Edge, and Break-Fix support, as outlined in the Service Design Document. Architect and manage robust, low-latency, and resilient connectivity between all client locations, cloud environments (including AWS), SaaS applications, and other OpCos. VPN & Remote Access: Ensure seamless VPN and secure remote access for applications and users as required, supporting flexible and distributed working models. Enable and govern secure, policy-compliant connectivity between client apps and those of other OpCos. Facilitate both inbound and outbound connectivity while managing risk and maintaining service integrity. Performance Management: Define and monitor service levels (availability, latency, packet loss, incident response and resolution times). Proactively address issues impacting service quality. Security & Compliance: Oversee next generation firewall deployments, SSE/cloud security services, and enforce policy-based access controls. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and business requirements . Incident & Problem Management: Lead the network incident response, prioritization, and escalation processes. Work closely with engineering and service desk teams on rapid restoration and continuous improvement. Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with third-party service providers, technology partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver on service commitments and drive innovation. Review and update the Network Service Design Document as technology, business needs, or regulatory obligations evolve. Implement best practices for service reliability, scalability, and user experience.
Connectivity Services: 10Gbps links, data centre cross-connects, Smart Wires (EoF/EoC), resiliency (dual/single path), national and international reach. Next Generation Firewall: HA pair deployment, threat detection, policy enforcement, and continuous monitoring. Prisma Access SSE/Cloud Edge: Secure access for remote and distributed users, zero trust enablement, integration with cloud/on-premise environments. Break-Fix: 24/7/4 and Next Business Day hardware support, on-site engineer dispatch, and flexible response options.
Proven leadership in enterprise network architecture, operations, and service design, ideally in complex, multi-location, and multi-OpCos environments. Expertise in high-speed WAN, data centre, and cloud connectivity (10Gbps+, cross-connects, Smart Wires, etc.). Strong background in secure remote access (VPN, SSE), cloud security, and firewall technologies (NGFW, HA configurations). Hands-on experience with LAN & Wi-Fi design, deployment, and troubleshooting at scale. Key Performance Indicator Network availability in line with tiered targets (e.g. up to 99.999% for resilient configurations). Secure, policy-compliant enablement of application connectivity across client and OpCos. This is a 6 months contract. A day rate, in-scope of IR35, either via a Hays approved umbrella company or via Hays PAYE This role provides a remote working access from the comforts of your own home and only going to our state-of-the-art office in Waterside 3 days per week and once in 3-4 week as on call
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Network Lead About the role We are seeking a highly experienced Networks Lead for our clint who is accountable for the definition, ownership, and continual evolution of the enterprise network services supporting all client employees and business applications. This role ensures seamless, secure, and resilient connectivity across locations, multiple application environments (including SaaS and AWS-hosted apps), and operating company (OpCo) boundaries, in line with the highest quality standards applying to client organisations
You can also ask our friendly recruitment team any questions you may have about the role, between 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Shifts: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Network Service Definition & Ownership: Own all facets of the IAG Transform Network Service, incorporating Connectivity Services, Next Generation Firewall, LAN & Wi-Fi, Cloud Secure Edge, and Break-Fix support, as outlined in the Service Design Document. Architect and manage robust, low-latency, and resilient connectivity between all client locations, cloud environments (including AWS), SaaS applications, and other OpCos. VPN & Remote Access: Ensure seamless VPN and secure remote access for applications and users as required, supporting flexible and distributed working models. Enable and govern secure, policy-compliant connectivity between client apps and those of other OpCos. Facilitate both inbound and outbound connectivity while managing risk and maintaining service integrity. Performance Management: Define and monitor service levels (availability, latency, packet loss, incident response and resolution times). Proactively address issues impacting service quality. Security & Compliance: Oversee next generation firewall deployments, SSE/cloud security services, and enforce policy-based access controls. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and business requirements . Incident & Problem Management: Lead the network incident response, prioritization, and escalation processes. Work closely with engineering and service desk teams on rapid restoration and continuous improvement. Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with third-party service providers, technology partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver on service commitments and drive innovation. Review and update the Network Service Design Document as technology, business needs, or regulatory obligations evolve. Implement best practices for service reliability, scalability, and user experience.
Connectivity Services: 10Gbps links, data centre cross-connects, Smart Wires (EoF/EoC), resiliency (dual/single path), national and international reach. Next Generation Firewall: HA pair deployment, threat detection, policy enforcement, and continuous monitoring. Prisma Access SSE/Cloud Edge: Secure access for remote and distributed users, zero trust enablement, integration with cloud/on-premise environments. Break-Fix: 24/7/4 and Next Business Day hardware support, on-site engineer dispatch, and flexible response options.
Proven leadership in enterprise network architecture, operations, and service design, ideally in complex, multi-location, and multi-OpCos environments. Expertise in high-speed WAN, data centre, and cloud connectivity (10Gbps+, cross-connects, Smart Wires, etc.). Strong background in secure remote access (VPN, SSE), cloud security, and firewall technologies (NGFW, HA configurations). Hands-on experience with LAN & Wi-Fi design, deployment, and troubleshooting at scale. Key Performance Indicator Network availability in line with tiered targets (e.g. up to 99.999% for resilient configurations). Secure, policy-compliant enablement of application connectivity across client and OpCos. This is a 6 months contract. A day rate, in-scope of IR35, either via a Hays approved umbrella company or via Hays PAYE This role provides a remote working access from the comforts of your own home and only going to our state-of-the-art office in Waterside 3 days per week and once in 3-4 week as on call
If your application is successful, you’ll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client’s hiring managers to get to know you better….