Network Manager

Network Manager - Global IT Infrastructure

Glasgow (Hybrid - 3 days in office / 2 days from home)

Full-Time 37.5 hrs/week Flexibility required to support global teams

Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of global network infrastructure?

Excellent opportunity for a high achieving, forward-thinking Network Manager to join a global technology team at a pivotal moment of transformation.

This newly created position offers the chance to lead a high-performing, globally distributed team of engineers and be at the forefront of our strategic SD-WAN project rollout. Reporting directly to the Global Infrastructure Leader, you'll be both a technical authority and a people-focused leader, ensuring their network is robust, efficient, and future-ready.

Your Role

As Network Manager, you will:

• Drive strategic decisions and technical leadership for our global network infrastructure.
• Manage a talented team of 8-9 Network Engineers across the UK and global offices.
• Champion the implementation of SD-WAN to boost resilience and performance.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to deliver first-class service and support.
• Balance day-to-day operations with project delivery in a dynamic, enterprise-scale environment.

What You'll Bring

Focus is not as hands-on on however, you will have a technical background (see below) managing the team, responsible for network, technology choices, and being at the forefront of the SD-WAN project.

Core Experience

• Extensive enterprise networking experience across multi-site LANs/WANs.
• Strong background in Cisco technologies (Nexus 3K/9K, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Solid understanding of firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Fortinet), VPNs, and MPLS.
• Deep expertise in wireless networking (Aruba), cloud networking, and SD-WAN deployment.
• Hands-on knowledge of network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, F5).
• Demonstrated experience managing vendors, SLAs, and multi-million-pound budgets.

Leadership & Strategy

• Line management of global teams with proven mentoring ability.
• Strategic input into vendor negotiations and IT service improvement.
• Ability to present complex concepts clearly to senior, non-technical audiences.
• Experience in 24x7 support models blending internal and third-party support.

Desirable skills and experience

• Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, NSE4/7 or similar.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, ZTNA, and SASE architectures.
• Experience in automation/IaC (Ansible, Terraform, Python).
• Familiarity with GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and ITSM/ITIL environments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP.

Why this role?

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of network capabilities across a global organisation. From spearheading cloud-based transitions to leading innovation in SD-WAN and automation, this is your opportunity to make your mark in a role that combines leadership, strategy, and technical excellence.

This role isn't just about keeping the lights on. It's about setting the direction for where their network goes next.

Location & Working Style

The team is based in Glasgow, operating on a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home). While UK hours are standard, flexibility is key as you'll be collaborating with their global team.

Apply now and help build a smarter, faster, and more secure global network.

This role will offer a competitive market salary and benefits package.