Head of global network infrastructure

Head of Global Network Infrastructure

📍 London (Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days from home)

🕘 Full-Time | 37.5 hrs/week | Flexibility required to support global teams

Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of global network infrastructure?

An excellent opportunity for a high‑calibre, forward‑thinking Head of Global Network Infrastructure to join a global technology team at a pivotal moment of transformation.

This newly created role offers the chance to lead a high‑performing, globally distributed team of network professionals across the UK and other international regions, and to drive a strategic SD‑WAN rollout.

You will serve as both a technical authority and people‑focused leader, ensuring the global network is robust, efficient, and fit for the future.


As Head of Global Network Infrastructure, you will:

* Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with our newly onboarded SD‑WAN vendor, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery excellence.
* Drive strategic decisions and provide technical leadership across a global enterprise network.
* Lead the implementation and migration of SD‑WAN, with specific experience in HPE SD‑WAN technology.
* Manage and mentor a team of 15 network professionals across multiple regions, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
* Oversee incident management and escalation, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal business impact.
* Work closely with senior stakeholders, including engagement at CIO level, to align network strategy with wider business goals.
* Balance day‑to‑day operational excellence with transformative project delivery in a fast‑paced environment.
* Define and implement a global 24×7 network support model using a mix of internal and third‑party resources.


What You’ll Bring

While this is not a hands‑on role, you will bring deep technical understanding to guide decisions and lead delivery with authority.


Core Experience

* Proven experience in SD‑WAN design, deployment, and migration across global organisations.
* Solid enterprise networking background across multi‑site LANs/WANs.
* Proficiency in Cisco technologies (Nexus 3K/9K, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
* Experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), VPNs, MPLS, and wireless (Aruba).
* Knowledge of cloud networking in platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.
* Hands‑on familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and F5.
* Strong vendor management skills, including defining statements of work, negotiating SLAs, and ensuring consistent service quality.
* Experience managing third‑party service providers and maintaining high service standards.
* Proven experience leading globally distributed teams, including line management of 15 staff and mentoring.
* Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders up to CIO level.
* Strategic thinker with a track record in IT service improvement initiatives.
* Experience defining and delivering 24×7 support models.
* Strong capability in incident management and crisis leadership.


Desirable Skills and Experience

* Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, NSE4/7, or similar.
* Familiarity with Zero Trust, ZTNA, and SASE.
* Experience with network automation/IaC (Ansible, Terraform, Python).
* Understanding of GDPR, Cyber Essentials, ITSM/ITIL frameworks.


Why This Role?

This is your opportunity to shape the future of a global network strategy, lead transformational projects, and influence at the highest levels. You'll help drive innovation in SD‑WAN, improve resilience and performance, and bring automation and intelligence to a modernised, future‑ready network.

This isn’t just about keeping the lights on — it’s about setting the direction for where their network goes next.

Based in London, operating a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). Standard UK hours, but flexibility is expected to collaborate with global regions.

This role will offer a market‑competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apply now to build a smarter, faster, and more secure global network.


Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level


Employment type

Full‑time


Job function

Information Technology


Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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