Head of Networks
Head of Networks
London – Hybrid
£80,000 - £85,000
VIQU have partnered with a multinational media company focused on creating impactful connections between brands and audiences.
They are seeking a forward-thinking Head of Networks to lead the modernisation of network systems, ensuring SLA compliance and driving innovation to meet customer demands. This Head of Networks will require deep expertise in content delivery networks, mobile technologies, and IoT. Please note that EU travel will be required in this role.
Key responsibilities of the Head of Networks:
- Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure to support digital content delivery across Europe, optimising performance for LAN, WAN, and mobile platforms.
- Oversee network security, change management, and compliance with industry standards while managing third-party suppliers.
- Monitor and improve network performance through proactive troubleshooting, collaboration with internal teams, and issue resolution.
- Manage team resourcing, budget efficiency, and project delivery, fostering a solution-focused and innovative culture.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment with business goals and maximum value from the technology stack.
Experience Required for the Head of Networks:
- Proven senior leadership experience in network strategy, operations, and team management, with a strong focus on long-term planning and adaptability.
- Expertise in network design, mobile technologies, IoT, disaster recovery, redundancy, and performance optimisation.
- Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching (VLANs, STP), and security, alongside experience with Meraki, FortiGate, Azure, and AWS.
- Skilled in wireless network management, firewalls, intrusion detection, VPNs, and virtualisation technologies like VLANs and VXLANs.
- Strong focus on improving automation, delivering efficiency gains, and simplifying complex challenges.
- Certified at CCNP/CCIE level or equivalent, with 8+ years of hands-on technical experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement, risk management, and team collaboration.
To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Katie Dark, by sending your updated CV to [email protected]
If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply).
Head of Networks
London – Hybrid
£80,000 - £85,000
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