Technical Project Manager – Networks
Location: Stevenage or Newport (Onsite at Client Site)
Clearance: Active Security Clearance Required
Contract: Outside IR35, up to £550 per day
About the Opportunity
At Tektora, we specialise in connecting technical excellence with mission-critical projects. We are seeking a Technical Project Manager – Networks to take ownership of a high-profile infrastructure programme, shaping the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance networks. This is a client-facing role at the heart of a secure environment, ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys technical complexity, and has the confidence to lead projects from vision to execution.
What You Will Be Doing
* Leading the end-to-end delivery of a major network infrastructure project including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
* Working alongside architects, engineers, and client teams to translate requirements into clear and actionable plans.
* Overseeing implementation of key technologies, including:
* LAN/WAN architecture
* Firewall, VPN and secure remote access
* Network segmentation and zoning
* Deployment of routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers
* Network monitoring, optimisation and performance tuning
* Ensuring all solutions meet compliance and security standards (GDPR, ISO27001)
* Running technical workshops, managing documentation, and ensuring smooth operational handovers
What We Are Looking For
* Proven background delivering complex technical projects, ideally network-related.
* Strong understanding of routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, and firewall technologies
* Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade kit (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet)
* Confident stakeholder communicator, able to bridge technical and non-technical discussions
* Skilled in Agile and/or ITIL delivery environments
* Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple workstreams
Desirable
* Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or similar
* Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or CCNP
* Familiarity with tools like Terraform, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Ansible
* Awareness of Zero Trust and cloud networking best practice
Why Join via Tektora
At Tektora, we focus on precision hiring, matching top professionals with projects where they can make a real impact. By partnering with us, you will gain:
* Access to exclusive, high-security projects
* Transparent process and regular communication throughout
* Opportunities to work with leading organisations in defence, cyber, and secure tech environments