
Network Lead
- Southampton
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead Network infrastructure projects in alignment with the Group’s technology strategy and standards.
- Oversee day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting issues, and optimising network performance.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with service providers, ensuring effective vendor management and service delivery.
- Evaluate telecommunications technologies, including Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Voice platforms, and Meraki solutions, identifying opportunities for improvement, cost savings, and innovation.
- Provide technical expertise in SD-WAN, MPLS and WAN and LAN networks and other platforms.
- Manage the performance MPLS and SDWAN network services.
- Oversee relationships and operations with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Bespoke induction and learning programme and comprehensive ongoing training throughout your career;
- Enhanced family leave benefit;
- Life Insurance;
- Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan for you and your family;
- Opportunity to join the company pension scheme;
- 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service;
- Discounts on new vehicle, used vehicle, service and parts purchases;
- Various perks and discounts with high street and online retailers and services.
- Proven experience in telecoms operations and strategy.
- Strong project management capabilities in network infrastructure projects.
- Expertise in Cisco Voice Platforms, Cisco Call Manager, and Meraki SDWAN and SASE solutions
- Knowledge of MPLS, SD-WAN in Managed Service Provider Operations.
- Strong background in service delivery management.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative small team environment.