HEAD OF NETWORK OPERATIONS ( GREENFIELD & AI STRATEGY ) / NOC SME
Up to £1,200 Per Day
SECURE has Strategically Partnered with a leading consultancy to support a FinTech leader operating under strict Regulatory Frameworks (FCA / PCI DSS). They are undertaking a strategic pivot to an AI-Native, " Dark NOC " Ecosystem, seeking a Leader to Architect this Capability from the "Ground Up".
We are looking to speak with talented NOC SME / Principal Network Architects / Lead NRE. This is a Player-Coach role for a Technologist who refuses to be a "manager." You will Architect the "Dark NOC" Foundation, designing a Zero-Touch operational model where Agentic AI predicts failures and executes fixes, while ensuring total Auditability &" Explainability " for regulatory compliance.
Skills & Experience: ( The Golden 20% )
Greenfield Architecture: Proven Experience Building a NOC from scratch (Staffing, Tooling, Process, Topology).
AI-Native Operations: Experience Implementing AIOps, Agentic AI & DSLMs (Domain Specific Language Models).
Regulated Environments: Experience Operating Mission-Critical Networks under FCA, PCI DSS, or ISO 27001 Standards.
Advanced Networking: Deep Expertise in BGP, OSPF, VXLAN EVPN & Azure Networking (ExpressRoute / Global Reach).
Security Convergence: Breaking Silos between NOC & SOC by Integrating NDR, XDR, & SIEM Telemetry.
Future-Proofing: Knowledge of Quantum-Safe Cryptography & Post-Quantum Network Strategies.
Responsibilities: ( The Mission )
Define the "Dark NOC" Strategy: Create Roadmap for a Zero-Touch Operational Model where L1 / L2 Incidents are Resolved Autonomously.
Engineer "Chat-Ops": Implement DSLMs that allow Engineers to "chat" with the Network to Perform Complex Assessments Instantly.
Operationalise Self-Healing: Deploy Agentic AI to Diagnose Routing Loops & Execute Automated Fixes via Digital Twin Simulations.
Ensure Compliance : Deploy ML Models that Provide Audit-Ready, Traceable Reasoning for every Automated Decision (FCA Requirement).
Culture & AI Education: Lead Cultural Transformation, Training the Engineering Team to Interpret, Validate & Trust AI-Driven Insights.
Drive Quantum Resilience: Advise on Post-Quantum Cryptographic Standards to Future-Proof the Payment Network.
At SECURE ,we value Attitude & Aptitude over Certifications. If you possess the drive and relevant experience to deliver tangible results aligned with our clients needs, reach out.
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