Network Operations Manager
4 days ago
**Overview**
At Activate Group Limited, we are seeking a skilled Network Operations Manager to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our internal network, applications, and IT infrastructure to ensure stability, security, and high performance.
**Salary:** £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
As a Network Operations Manager, your primary responsibility will be to design and implement secure network architectures, including DHCP/DNS, switches, VLANs, VPNs, and enterprise-grade firewalls. You will also oversee network segmentation, security zones, and implement zero-trust principles across the infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement secure network architectures.
- Oversee network segmentation, security zones, and implement zero-trust principles.
- Configure and optimize core networking, including BGP routing, OSPF implementations, and SD-WAN solutions.
- Manage QoS policies, traffic shaping, and high-availability network configurations.
- Implement and maintain network security following NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework and ISO 27001 standards.
- Design and implement security controls aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus requirements.
- Implement container networking, including CNI solutions, network policies, and service mesh architectures.
- Perform advanced system administration tasks, including Linux, Kubernetes, and Windows server management, Active Directory, AAD Connect, and user management.
- Diagnose, investigate, and resolve major incidents or service requests promptly, adhering to service level agreements (SLAs).
- Conduct thorough analysis of recurring issues, proposing long-term solutions to improve reliability and performance.
- Lead IT-related projects, provide pre- and post-support, and conduct site surveys with accompanying technical documentation.
- Oversee virtual server environments, both cloud and on-premises virtualized and storage networking, handling resource allocation and virtual machine performance.
- Manage device configuration through MDM/Intune and oversee O365 applications (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
- Develop and maintain network automation frameworks using modern SDN principles.
- Implement configuration management and network templating solutions.
- Maintain detailed records of network configurations, security policies, and infrastructure changes for future reference and audit purposes.
- Implement and maintain comprehensive network and security monitoring solutions to identify and address potential issues before they impact users.
Requirements:
- Strong experience with enterprise networking, including WAN/LAN design, BGP, and implementing enterprise firewall platforms.
- Expert knowledge in administering and managing Windows, Linux, and container environments, including Kubernetes, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
- Proven experience with network automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
- Advanced understanding of network security architecture and zero-trust principles.
- In-depth experience with cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure management.
- Strong knowledge of monitoring solutions and proactive system maintenance.
- Proven track record of technical project delivery and major incident management.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to lead technical teams.
- Solution-oriented approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Flexible and collaborative mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Relevant technical certifications such as CKA, CCNP, Azure, or equivalent experience.
- ITIL Foundation v4 certification (desirable).
Benefits:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Personal health cash plan – claim back the cost of things like dentist and optical check-ups
- Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption / shared parental pay
- Life assurance: three times basic salary
- Free breakfasts and fruit
- Birthday surprise for everybody
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