Network Engineering Manager

C4S Search Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Network Manager to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise network infrastructure. Candidates should have deep expertise in Cisco technologies and experience managing teams in fast-paced environments. This role also offers a competitive salary of £70K per annum plus benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and hybrid working.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4× salary)

Company pension (5% match)

25 days annual leave

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training and career progression

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Proven experience managing network operations and leading teams.
• Cisco certification at CCNP level or above.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimisation of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Manage a team of network engineers, ensuring collaboration.
• Oversee security and compliance of network devices.

Skills

Cisco technologies expertise

Networking protocols knowledge

Team management

Network automation and scripting

Leadership and project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Cisco certification (minimum CCNP level)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Bash

Job description

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 (4× 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.