Head of Network Operations

Cyber Security training courses; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology training provider is seeking a skilled Head of Network Operations based in Hull. This role involves managing the network infrastructure, ensuring security and reliability while leading a team. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, implementing security measures, and managing vendor relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in network operations and technologies such as 5G and Fibre Networks. Offering a salary of up to £90,000 plus benefits and a hybrid working model, with three days on-site required.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network engineering or operations leadership.
• Strong knowledge of network technologies and security principles.
• Extensive knowledge with 5G / Fibre Networks / FTTX / Core Network Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and resolve issues proactively.
• Lead and mentor a team of network professionals.
• Implement robust security measures to protect against cyber threats.
• Plan and deliver network upgrades and migrations.

Skills

Network engineering leadership

Network technologies knowledge

Incident management

Change management

Vendor relationship management

Job description

HEAD OF NETWORK OPERATIONS
LOCATION - HULL
HYBRID WORKING - 3 DAYS ON SITE
SALARY - £80,000 - £90,000 + BENEFITS

Your new role

I am looking for an experienced Head of Network Operations to take ownership of my client's network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability as the business continues to grow.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and maintain the network performance, resolving issues proactively.
• Lead and mentor a team of network professionals.
• Implement robust security measures to protect against cyber threats.
• Plan and deliver network upgrades, expansions, and migrations.
• Collaborate with vendors and manage SLAs.
• Analyse performance data and provide actionable insights.
• Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and compliance.

What you'll need to succeed

The Head of Networks needs to fulfil the below criteria to be successfully shortlisted:

• Proven experience in network engineering or operations leadership.
• Strong knowledge of network technologies and security principles.
• Skilled in incident management, change management, and vendor relationships.
• Previous experience of Managing a NOC Team - the People Management side of this role is crucial.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with 5G / Fibre Networks / FTTX / Core Network Technologies.

What you'll get in return

The role comes with a Salary of up to £90,000 + Benefits. The position would require the successful applicant to work on-site for a minimum of 3 days per week.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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