Strategic Network Discipline Lead — IT & OT, Flexible Work

Sword Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm in Aberdeen is seeking a Network Discipline Lead to act as the primary technical authority for network and security services for a strategic Oil & Gas customer. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, leading customer engagement and compliance initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including personalized career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Access to private health insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading network operations or service delivery.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of IT networking environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical contact for the customer’s IT network domains.
• Serve as the subject matter expert across the customer's network.
• Ensure services adhere to regulatory standards.

Skills

Customer Partnership

Leadership & Influence

Strategic Thinking

Operational Excellence

Vendor Management

Technical Depth

Problem Solving

Communication

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Cisco CCNP/CCIE

Palo Alto PCNSE

IEC 62443 Certified Professional

Tools

Cisco: SD‑WAN

Nexus

Palo Alto Networks: Next‑Gen Firewalls

Job description

A leading technology services firm in Aberdeen is seeking a Network Discipline Lead to act as the primary technical authority for network and security services for a strategic Oil & Gas customer. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, leading customer engagement and compliance initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including personalized career development and flexible working arrangements.