The Networks Team Lead will manage a small team in a CISCO/Checkpoint environment covering design, documentation, implementation and BAU activities. Offering hybrid working with occasional travel to sites across the UK, ideally you will live locally to Chippenham with a willingness to travel when required.

Client Details

This organisation is one of the largest logistics distribution and supply chain companies in the UK, with more than 20,000 employees. Based in Chippenham, it offers a range of supply chain solutions for hundreds of businesses across multiple sectors. Its focus is on delivering high-quality service and innovative solutions to all its clients.

Description

The Networks Team Lead will be working as a member of the network team as principal network engineer to lead design, documentation, implementation and support activities. And, providing effective line management of the network team, developing and mentoring direct reports, identifying skills and resource gap and efficiently managing and planning resource allocation in support of the companies operational BAU and project objectives.

• Manage and lead a team of network professionals.
• Oversee all network infrastructure projects within the company.
• Design and implement short and long-term strategic plans to ensure network capacity meets existing and future requirements.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Plan and implement network security, including building firewalls, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, and database security.
• Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base.
• Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use.

Profile

A successful 'Networks Team Lead' should have:

• ITILv3 or v4
• Cisco CCNP certified or equivalent experience working with Voice, Data and Security Technologies
• WAN and routing protocols - ADSL, MPLS, BGP, OSPF
• Cisco IOS, Routers and switches (including VLANS, Trunking, QoS, spanning tree)
• Cisco Meraki technologies (LAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, MX)
• Network Management Systems
• Protocols - TCP/IP, NLB, DNS, DHCP & SNMP
• Check Point Firewalls
• VPN Technologies - Site to and Site and Remote Access VPN
• LAN Configuration/management and NAC
• NAT and PAT
• Team Leadership/management experience
• Experienced in managing suppliers, support agencies and service providers
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience of working in project environments and delivering work packages
• Proven ability to nurture and mentor staff
• Able to conduct research into issues and products as required
• Ability to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations
• Keen attention to detail with ability to make sound and logical judgments
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to articulate technical ideas and concepts to non-technical colleagues
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Documentation & Visio skills

Job Offer

• A competitive salary, estimated to be between £60,000 to £70,000 per year.
• A £6,000 car allowance or company car
• Plus up to 15% annual bonus.
• Hybrid Working with occasional travel when required.
• A chance to work in a large, reputable company in the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain industry.
• The opportunity to lead a dedicated team in the Technology department and make significant contributions to the company's goals.