Network Operations Manager

Network Operations Manager

Network Operations Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Reed

West Midlands (Region)

2 hours ago

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We are seeking an experienced Network Operations Manager to lead the stability, performance, and strategic evolution of our clients network infrastructure. This is a key leadership role responsible for both Business as Usual (BAU) operations and network transformation initiatives, ensuring secure, resilient and scalable connectivity across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in modernising legacy network environments, strengthening security posture, and supporting wider IT transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities Operational Management Own day-to-day network operations, uptime, and performance across all sites.Ensure high availability, incident response, and root cause analysis processes are robust and continuously improved.Manage monitoring, alerting and reporting of network performance and capacity.Oversee change management processes related to network infrastructure. Security & Architecture Lead the transition from perimeter-based security models toward layered / Zero Trust network architectures.Oversee SSL decryption strategies, firewall rulesets, segmentation and access controls.Collaborate with Security and Infrastructure teams to strengthen overall cyber resilience.Maintain compliance with internal security standards and industry best practices. Transformation & Modernisation Drive modernisation of legacy Cisco Firepower and associated network equipment.Contribute to broader IT transformation programmes and system upgrades.Evaluate new networking technologies, vendors, and solutions aligned with long-term strategy.Develop roadmaps for network scalability and resilience. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with senior IT leadership