Senior Network Analyst - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking a Senior Network Analyst to oversee the management of secure networks within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments. This role requires SC Clearance and experience in managing network operations, compliance, and incident management. You will ensure resilience and security of critical systems, collaborate with various stakeholders, and oversee budget management.

Qualifications

• Expertise in IP/MPLS/Ethernet/SDH networks in utilities.
• Ability to manage network operations in an ITIL-based environment.
• Experience in managing critical major incidents.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for business services.
• Oversee resources and service providers for CNI networks.
• Lead resolution of major incidents ensuring operational resilience.

Skills

Network Management

Incident Management

Compliance Expertise

Technical Knowledge

Education

Industry certifications (e.g., ITIL, CCNA/DA, CCNP)

Tools

Network monitoring tools

SCADA infrastructure

Telemetry systems

Job description

Join a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions with a presence in over 50 countries and decades of experience delivering technology at scale. A Senior Network Analyst is needed to support and manage secure, high-availability network infrastructure within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments.

This is a specialised role requiring SC Clearance and operational experience managing secure networks, ideally in a utilities or similarly regulated setting. The position involves acting as the key liaison for network services, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing incidents, and ensuring compliance with strict policies, standards, and disaster recovery protocols.

Looking to step into a high-impact role supporting national infrastructure? Apply now to contribute to the resilience and security of critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for business services, including projects and service transitions.
• Network Operations Management: Oversee resources and third-party service providers to manage the operational control of CNI networks, ensuring full resilience, safety, and security.
• Compliance & Audit: Collaborate with Audit, Security, and Government organizations to ensure operations align with policies and standards for CNI networks.
• Incident Management: Lead the resolution of major incidents, ensuring operational resilience is restored quickly. Conduct root cause analyses and implement feedback to prevent reoccurrence.
• Budget Management: Manage an annual budget and track expenditure against the approved budget plan.
• Disaster Recovery: Ensure disaster recovery plans are in place, maintained, and rigorously tested.
• Stakeholder Management: Work effectively with outsourced partners and service providers to maintain best-in-class network and telemetry operations.
• Network Expertise: Apply strong knowledge of IP/MPLS/Ethernet/SDH networks, network monitoring tools, and fault resolution techniques.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Operational Experience: Expertise in IP/MPLS/Ethernet/SDH networks, ideally within a utilities environment.
• Network Management: Proven ability to manage resources, outsourced services, and network operations in an ITIL-based environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with network monitoring tools, SCADA infrastructure, and telemetry systems.
• Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of security and external regulations impacting operational networks.
• Incident Management: Experience in managing critical major incidents, including participation in out-of-hours rotas.
• Certifications: Industry certifications such as ITIL Practitioner, CCNA/DA, CCNP, or Security certifications are highly desirable.

Start Date:

• ASAP

Duration:

• 6 Months

Determination:

• Inside IR35

Location:

• Wokingham (3 days onsite, remainder remote)

Day Rate:

• £400 - £475 per day