Network Solutions Manager
hace 4 días
Málaga
p pThe Network Solutions Manager is responsible for the design, governance, and evolution of network solutions that support organisational objectives across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role combines strategic architecture leadership with operational and people‑management responsibilities, ensuring network services are secure, resilient, scalable, and aligned to business needs. /p pIn addition to architecture and leadership responsibilities, the postholder is expected to maintain a hands‑on technical involvement in the delivery of architected solutions. This includes providing technical leadership throughout implementation, supporting complex deployments, validating designs, troubleshooting critical issues, and working alongside engineering teams to ensure solutions are delivered in accordance with architectural standards and business requirements. /p pThe role requires a balance of strategic thinking and practical execution, with accountability for translating architectural vision into successful operational outcomes while leading and developing a high‑performing network solutions team. /p pThe successful candidate will lead architecture and design activities while managing a team of network professionals, overseeing performance, development, resource planning, and operational excellence. You will need to support and deliver to cross‑functional teams within the Global business, adapting to their ways of working and remaining flexible to their needs. The role may include overnight and weekend working to support project delivery and act as a point of escalation for the operational support teams. International travel will be required when necessitated by project delivery. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liDesign end‑to‑end network solutions for business and technology initiatives. /li liDefine processes and systems for network design and implementation. /li liProduce high‑level and detailed network architecture designs. /li liDefine network standards, patterns, and roadmaps. /li liEnsure solutions align with architecture, security, and operational requirements. /li liLead network design reviews and technical governance activities. /li liProvide architectural guidance for cloud, hybrid‑cloud, and on‑premises environments. /li liSupport major transformation programmes and infrastructure modernisation projects. /li /ul h3Projects and Technology /h3 ul liDevelop and maintain network technology roadmaps. /li liEvaluate emerging technologies and industry trends. /li liRecommend improvements to network performance, security, resilience, and automation. /li liDrive adoption of software‑defined and cloud‑based networking solutions. /li /ul h3Network Security Compliance /h3 ul liEnsure security principles are embedded into all network solutions. /li liCollaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure architectures. /li liSupport compliance with regulatory, audit, and governance requirements. /li liDesign solutions supporting Zero Trust and defence‑in‑depth principles. /li /ul h3Project Delivery Leadership /h3 ul liLead technical design activities for complex projects. /li liAct as the senior technical authority for network‑related initiatives. /li liSupport project managers with planning, estimation, and risk management. /li liReview and approve technical deliverables from internal teams and third‑party suppliers. /li /ul h3Team Leaders Party Suppliers /h3 ul liLead, mentor, and develop a team of network solutions engineers and specialists. /li liSet individual objectives and performance expectations. /li liConduct regular one‑to‑one meetings and performance reviews. /li liCreate development plans and support professional certification. /li /ul h3Team Culture Workforce Planning /h3 ul liManage team workload, priorities, and resource allocation. /li liIdentify skills gaps and develop succession plans. /li liSupport recruitment, onboarding, and retention activities. /li liManage contractor and supplier resources. /li /ul h3Operational Management /h3 ul liEnsure network services meet agreed service levels and operational targets. /li liOversee incident, problem, and change management initiatives. /li liMonitor team performance against agreed metrics. /li /ul h3Metrics, OKRs Technical Skills /h3 ul liNetworking (Cisco, GNS3) /li liRouting and switching on a global scale (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN) /li liLoad balancing technologies (F5, Open‑source options) /li liDNS, DHCP, IPAM, IPv4 and IPv6 /li liCloud Networking within Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud /li liHybrid and multi‑cloud connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, VPN, and cloud transit architectures) /li liSecurity – Firewalls and network security controls (Palo Alto) /li liZero Trust architecture, Network Access Control (NAC), Secure remote access solutions /li liNetwork monitoring and threat detection, Secure access service edge (SASE) /li liCIS Controls, High Availability (HA) network design, Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and implementation /li liMulti‑site and geographically resilient network deployments, Cloud resilience and multi‑region networking /li liLoad balancing and traffic management technologies, SD‑WAN resilience and design, Network failover and recovery testing /li liCritical infrastructure and 24/7 4x7 service environments. /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liDesired, but not essential: Use of Atlassian suite and Halo ITSM. /li liAbility to clearly explain technical issues to a non‑technical audience. /li liExperience working within an MSP. /li liKnowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI‑DS, and Cyber Essentials Plus. /li liExperience working within large‑scale enterprise environments supporting 1,000+ users across multiple locations. /li liExperience supporting highly available 24/7 operational environments. /li /ul h3Person Specification – Formal Education Certifications /h3 ul liCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) /li liCisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) /li liAWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty /li liMicrosoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr