Senior Network & Security Lead

NHS; Park Village; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Network Team Manager responsible for overseeing the network infrastructure's performance and resilience. This role involves hands-on technical leadership, strategic oversight for IT security, and governance of network policies. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers, ensuring robust and secure services while aligning them with the organization’s priorities and responding to healthcare needs across the trust.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Evidence of formal technical specialist training.
• Ongoing professional development in emerging technologies.
• Substantive experience in infrastructure support.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for network and telephony systems.
• Lead the design of networking services and customer infrastructures.
• Manage the activities of and take full responsibility for the network team.

Skills

Proven expertise across diverse networking technologies

Proficiency in network monitoring tools

Strong understanding of WAN/LAN topologies

Demonstrated leadership in managing teams

Education

Degree-level education in IT or related disciplines

PRINCE2 certification

Professional certifications: CCNA/CCNP essential

Tools

Cisco VPN solutions

Aruba routers/switches

Fortinet firewalls

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Network Team Manager responsible for overseeing the network infrastructure's performance and resilience. This role involves hands-on technical leadership, strategic oversight for IT security, and governance of network policies. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers, ensuring robust and secure services while aligning them with the organization’s priorities and responding to healthcare needs across the trust.