Network Operations Lead

AWE; Reading; Vor Ort; GBP 59.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

9-day working fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension scheme 9–13%

Family friendly policies

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance 4x salary

Discounts on everyday spend

Zusammenfassung

AWE seeks a Network Operations Lead to steer operational management, performance, and strategic development of the organisation's network infrastructure. You will ensure secure, resilient services aligned with business needs and regulatory standards, while supporting digital transformation.

You will lead a team, define network strategies, and coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to optimise services and drive improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001, NCSC guidance, and internal governance standards.
• Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in network operations or infrastructure roles.
• Proven track record of managing enterprise-scale networks and leading technical teams.
• Strong technical expertise in network infrastructure, protocols, and security.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Own and manage the end-to-end delivery of network operations across the enterprise.
• Ensure network availability, performance, and security meet agreed service levels.
• Lead the development and implementation of network strategies, standards, and policies.
• Act as the escalation point for major network incidents and coordinate resolution efforts.
• Provide leadership and direction to the network operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to optimise network services and support business objectives.
• Uphold standards in environmental stewardship, safety, health, security, and quality.

Kenntnisse

Network operations leadership

Enterprise networking

Security principles

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science or Network Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Role: Network Operations Lead

Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking .

Package: Starting from £65,100p.a. (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern:

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role:

To lead the operational management, performance, and strategic development of the organisations network infrastructure. The role ensures that network services are secure, resilient, and aligned with business needs, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and supporting digital transformation initiatives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Own and manage the end-to-end delivery of network operations across the enterprise.
• Ensure network availability, performance, and security meet agreed service levels.
• Lead the development and implementation of network strategies, standards, and policies.
• Act as the escalation point for major network incidents and coordinate resolution efforts.
• Provide leadership and direction to the network operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to optimise network services and support business objectives.
• Consistently uphold and advocate for exemplary standards in environmental stewardship, safety, health, security, and quality, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Essential Criteria:

• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NCSC guidance, and internal governance standards
• Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years in network operations or infrastructure roles
• Proven track record of managing enterprise-scale networks and leading technical teams
• Strong technical expertise in network infrastructure, protocols, and security
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters.

In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for this role.

Important things you need to know:

You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in inter