Job Description
Network Manager – Financial Services – £120,000–130,000 – Hybrid (London)
* 3 days a week in Central London Office
* Excellent bonus scheme
We're working with a global financial services firm that’s looking for an experienced Network Manager to take ownership of its international network estate. This is a key leadership role involving hands-on work, strategic planning, and leading a team of skilled engineers across multiple regions.
You’ll be responsible for designing and implementing modern network solutions, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting business-critical projects—including technology integration following M&A activity and the rollout of Zero Trust frameworks using Prisma and Zscaler.
What you’ll be doing:
* Lead the design, implementation, and operation of the global network
* Drive network transformation across Europe, Asia, and North America
* Manage and mentor a high-performing network team
* Support post-acquisition integration of technology stacks
* Roll out Prisma and Zscaler as part of a broader Zero Trust initiative
* Oversee vendor relationships, renewals, and cost optimisation
* Ensure 24/7 availability, resilience, and scalability
What we’re looking for:
* Expertise in Cisco, Juniper, and Arista technologies
* Strong understanding of BGP, MPLS, VPNs, firewalls (Palo Alto), and cloud networking (AWS)
* An understanding of Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code practices
* Exposure to M&A integration work and secure web gateway rollouts
* Clear communicator with strong project management skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on real technical ownership in a high-performing, tech-forward environment. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the future of the network function while contributing to complex, global projects.
To apply or find out more, contact George Harris at Harrington Starr: george.harris@harringtonstarr.com, 0203 587 7007