Network Manager

Cathcart Technology; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious professional services organisation is seeking a Network Manager for their Glasgow office. This senior leadership role involves overseeing a skilled team, managing international network functions, and driving innovation within SD WAN and cloud networking. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and significant influence in shaping networking strategies.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2 days from home)

33 days holiday

Bonus package

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading network teams across multiple locations.
• Strong background in enterprise networking technologies.
• Hands-on experience with SD WAN deployments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SD WAN rollout projects across multiple regions.
• Own the WAN LAN strategy and cloud networking initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Networking

Cloud Networking

Network Automation

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Cisco

HPE SD WAN

Palo Alto

Fortinet Firewalls

Aruba Wireless

Job description

A really well established Professional services organisation, with offices across the globe, are looking for an experienced Network Manager to take charge of their international network function from their Glasgow office. This is your chance to step into a pivotal senior leadership role with a prestigious, forward thinking organisation that's making bold moves in SD WAN and cloud networking.

You'll be heading up a skilled team of Network Engineers across the UK and Australia, shaping the strategy and day to day delivery of business critical network infrastructure. This isn't just about people management; you'll bring deep technical knowledge to the table and driving continuous improvement across a global environment.

Why you'll want this role:

• Lead SD WAN rollout projects across multiple regions, with HPE SD WAN experience a huge plus
• Own the roadmap for WAN LAN strategy and cloud networking initiatives
• Take charge of vendor relationships and contracts to ensure world class service delivery
• Balance BAU and support functions with future focused automation and innovation
• Represent the Network function at the highest levels, working closely with senior stakeholders

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience leading network teams across multiple locations (UK & Australia ideally)
• A strong background in enterprise networking; Cisco (Nexus 3K 9K), BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Palo Alto, Fortinet Firewalls, and Aruba wireless
• Hands on experience with SD WAN deployments (HPE strongly preferred)
• Comfortable working within a 247 operational model
• Familiarity with cloud networking, network automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python), and security frameworks like SASE or Zero Trust
• Excellent communication skills; able to translate complex ideas to business leaders

Why join?

This is an influential position in a globally respected organisation that's doubling down on innovation. You'll lead a high performing team, shape strategy, and work on cutting edge networking challenges. In return, they're able to offer a competitive salary (happy to discuss prior to moving forward), a bonus package, hybrid working (2 days from home), 33 days holiday and more!

If this sounds like something you'd love to be apart of, get in touch with Lewis at Cathcart Technology, or apply directly to learn more.