Network Services Manager - 3+ months - Cambridge

  • CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • 08/01/2026
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications Python Cisco

Job Description

Hiring for an experienced Network Services Manager to lead a team delivering critical network services in a fast-paced enterprise environment. This will be an initial 3-month Contract with a likely 12-month extension. This is a site-based role in Cambridge. Rates on offer are between 450 - 550 per day Inside IR35.

Responsibilities:
Lead delivery of core services: DNS, DHCP, IPAM, load balancing, URL redirects
Manage multi-vendor platforms including BlueCat, Infoblox, Windows DNS/DHCP, HAProxy
Ensure incident and service request responses meet agreed SLAs
Provide technical leadership during major incidents and escalations
Drive automation and efficiency using Python, Ansible, and APIs
Own standards, capacity planning, and vendor relationships

Skills & Experience:
Strong hands-on experience with enterprise DDI platforms
Experience migrating DDI solutions (e.g. legacy to Infoblox)
Knowledge of global, multi-region DNS/DHCP environments
Proven network automation experience
Leadership of geographically distributed teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Technologies:
Infoblox / BlueCat / Windows DNS/DHCP / HAProxy / AWS Route 53 / Cisco ISE / Stealthwatch

Please apply for immediate interview!

CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.