Regional Network Backbone & Edge Lead (Principal)

Nscale

Greater London

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Base + equity

Flexible workplace

Job summary

Nscale in the United Kingdom is seeking a Regional Principal Network Backbone & Edge Lead to own the delivery, performance, and continuous improvement of our regional network infrastructure and connectivity services.

This hands-on technical leadership role will guide network engineers across core/optical, data centre connectivity, and service delivery, while serving as the primary regional escalation point and technical authority.

Qualifications

10+ years hands-on network engineering experience with leadership exposure.
Experience with regional/national or multi-site infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of data centre networking, WAN edge, and connectivity engineering.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end regional delivery of network infrastructure, including site builds, backbone expansions, and ongoing operations.
Lead and develop network engineers across core/optical, DC connectivity, and service delivery.
Set objectives, support career development, and build a high-performing engineering culture.
Serve as primary escalation point for complex regional network incidents and service delivery issues.
Maintain regional network performance against global SLA and KPI frameworks.
Represent region in global network leadership discussions.