Network Manager

JOB TITLE:

Network Manager

LOCATION:

Wiltshire - Hybrid

SALARY:

£70K per annum + car allowance + bonus + benefits

THE BUSINESS:

C4S Search are partnering with a leading national organisation. They are seeking an experienced Network Manager to lead the implementation, design and optimisation of enterprise-wide network infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, manage a skilled team of network professionals, and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of business-critical systems supporting a complex, high-volume environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Manage and mentor a team of onshore and offshore network engineers, ensuring performance, collaboration, and technical growth.
• Oversee configuration, maintenance, and security of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers to ensure network reliability and compliance.
• Drive automation and efficiency through tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and scripting, improving operational consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align network strategy with business transformation and digital initiatives.

KEY SKILLS

• Deep technical expertise in Cisco technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, Cisco Umbrella) and SD-WAN architecture.
• Strong understanding of core networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, QoS) and network security best practices.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-level network operations and leading technical teams in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in network automation and scripting using Python, Bash, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills with the ability to balance strategic and hands-on responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Cisco certification at a minimum of CCNP level; CCIE or equivalent expert-level certification preferred.

BENEFITS

• Car allowance and annual performance bonus
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance (4x salary) and company pension (5% match)
• 25 days annual leave plus holiday buy scheme
• Free onsite parking and hybrid working
• Ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities

HOW TO APPLY

If you're an experienced Network Engineering Manager looking to lead enterprise-scale infrastructure and drive network innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV to Charlotte Berry or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.