Network Manager

Harrington Starr; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in financial services seeks a Network Manager to oversee its international network estate. This leadership role combines strategic planning with hands-on technical work, requiring expertise in modern network solutions and project management. You will play a crucial part in driving network transformation and ensuring robust operational performance across multiple regions. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape the network's future while contributing to significant global technology projects.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Cisco, Juniper, and Arista technologies.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking (AWS) and security technologies.
• Project management skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and operation of the global network.
• Manage a high-performing network team across regions.
• Oversee vendor relationships and ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

BGP

MPLS

VPNs

Palo Alto

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

This range is provided by Harrington Starr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Associate Vice President - DevOps, Cloud and Automation at Harrington Starr

• 3 days a week in Central London Office

We're working with a global financial services firm that’s looking for an experienced Network Manager to take ownership of its international network estate. This is a key leadership role involving hands-on work, strategic planning, and leading a team of skilled engineers across multiple regions.

You’ll be responsible for designing and implementing modern network solutions, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting business-critical projects—including technology integration following M&A activity and the rollout of Zero Trust frameworks using Prisma and Zscaler.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the design, implementation, and operation of the global network
• Drive network transformation across Europe, Asia, and North America
• Manage and mentor a high-performing network team
• Support post-acquisition integration of technology stacks
• Roll out Prisma and Zscaler as part of a broader Zero Trust initiative
• Oversee vendor relationships, renewals, and cost optimisation
• Ensure 24/7 availability, resilience, and scalability

What we’re looking for:

• Expertise in Cisco, Juniper, and Arista technologies
• Strong understanding of BGP, MPLS, VPNs, firewalls (Palo Alto), and cloud networking (AWS)
• An understanding of Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Exposure to M&A integration work and secure web gateway rollouts
• Clear communicator with strong project management skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on real technical ownership in a high-performing, tech-forward environment. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the future of the network function while contributing to complex, global projects.

To apply or find out more, contact George Harris at Harrington Starr: [e-mail], 0203 587 7007

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance

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