For our client we are searching for the Director of Networks. Must be residing in UK and have the right to work in UK.

Our client’s vision is for the UK to be a world leader in technology for education and research and their mission is to power and empower members with the technology and data they need to succeed.

About you

You will be joining our client’s CTO Directorate, which is responsible for the operation and transformation of the technical and IT strategy, including internal IT and Software Development Group, and client’s member-facing networking, cyber security, and cloud services.

About the role:

This is a key role for the Networking team, with a senior focus required to ensure that the Janet network remains fit for purpose – that it is specified and designed according to members’ needs with a coherent architecture and a well-managed programme of procurement and build activities.

This role will ensure that the Janet network continues to run in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Extensive experience of developing, managing and leading complete services and complex programmes of work in the network design, provisioning and operational areas.
• Significant experience of leading diverse matrix and large teams, with experience of selection, coaching and performance management of staff to ensure they are motivated and capable of delivering high performance.
• Significant experience in implementing change within a service or division.
• Extensive knowledge of the telecommunications, internet and network architecture areas.
• Experience in running large carrier grade network infrastructures
• Experience in transforming networks and deploying software defined capability (SDN), network function virtualisation (NFV) and running devops environments.
• Strong leadership with the ability to drive operational and cultural change and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable technical skills and domain expertise in next generation networking.
• Skills to develop and lead a high performing product management team
• Strong listening, influencing and communication skills across a range of technical and operational teams
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, able to influence at a strategic level, but with a strong handle on the detail

Benefits

• The chosen candidate will be rewarded with market leading compensation including an impressive wage and benefits package.

If interested in this role, we are looking forward to receiving your CV.