Overview
I'm currently partnering with a large-scale essential services organisation looking for an experienced Network & Infrastructure Lead to join their digital operations team - this role requires an immediate start running until the end of September. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee a team responsible for enterprise network services across IT, OT and IoT environments. You'll play a key part in keeping critical infrastructure secure, stable and performing at a high level while also driving continuous improvement across operations, vendors and service delivery. This role would suit someone who enjoys balancing technical leadership with stakeholder engagement and operational strategy.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading day-to-day network operations across core infrastructure environments
* Managing and mentoring a team of engineers and technical specialists
* Driving network reliability, availability, performance and security initiatives
* Overseeing incident, problem, change and service management activities
* Working closely with vendors and service providers to ensure strong outcomes
* Supporting infrastructure improvement projects and future network strategy
* Ensuring operational documentation, governance and compliance standards are maintained
* Providing technical guidance across enterprise network architecture and services
What we're looking for
* Strong background leading complex network infrastructure environments
* Experience across enterprise networking, infrastructure and operational support
* Exposure to IT, OT and/or IoT environments highly regarded
* Proven leadership experience managing technical teams within large organisations
* Strong understanding of network operations, service management and vendor management
* Ability to work closely with stakeholders across both technical and business teams
* Experience within highly regulated or critical infrastructure environments is advantageous
* Must be available IMMEDIATLY
Tech / Environment Exposure
* Enterprise LAN/WAN environments
* Network security and infrastructure operations
* VPN, switching, routing and wireless technologies
* Service management and operational governance
* Disaster recovery and availability management
* Large-scale infrastructure environments
What's on offer
* Opportunity to lead a high-performing technical team
* Strong focus on innovation, operational improvement and modern infrastructure
* Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
Please note this position includes participation in an on-call roster as part of supporting critical operational services.
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, feel free to apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.
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