Platform Director of Networks

Lorien; City Of London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services organisation in the United Kingdom seeks a Platform Director of Networks to oversee global network design and delivery. This strategic leadership role requires extensive networking experience, managing a large team, and expertise in SDWAN, Cloud WAN, and security. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in networking and Proven leadership in technical roles, with relevant certifications. This position is fully remote.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in networking, with MSP and Telco experience.
• Proven leadership of large, globally dispersed technical teams.
• Deep expertise in SDWAN, Cloud WAN, MPLS, and network security.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global network strategy and architecture.
• Lead a team of 250+ networking professionals across multiple technologies.
• Drive transformation from MPLS to cloud-based WAN solutions.

Skills

Networking

Leadership

SDWAN

Cloud WAN

MPLS

Network Security

Education

CCIE, CCDE or equivalent certification

Tools

AWS

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

Job description

Platform Director - Networks Permanent | Fully Remote | Professional Services

We're hiring a Platform Director of Networks to lead the global design, delivery, and evolution of network infrastructure for a leading professional services organisation. This is a strategic leadership role overseeing a large, globally distributed team and driving transformation across SDWAN, Cloud WAN, and legacy MPLS environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute global network strategy and architecture.
• Lead a team of 250+ networking professionals across multiple technologies.
• Drive transformation from MPLS to cloud-based WAN solutions.
• Oversee delivery of networking services in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.
• Collaborate with partners and vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto) to shape roadmap and service innovation.
• Ensure robust network security and operational excellence.
• Maintain strong relationships with Telco providers.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years in networking, with MSP and Telco experience.
• Proven leadership of large, globally dispersed technical teams.
• Deep expertise in SDWAN, Cloud WAN, MPLS, and network security.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and AWS.
• CCIE, CCDE or equivalent certification.

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