Glasgow (Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days from home) Full-Time | 37.Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of global network infrastructure?
Excellent opportunity for a high-calibre, forward-thinking Global Network Operations Manager 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.
Reporting to the Head of Platforms, you'll serve as both a technical authority and people-focused leader, ensuring the global network is robust, efficient, and fit for the future.
As Network Manager, you will:
Drive strategic decisions and provide technical leadership across a global enterprise network.
Manage a skilled team of 8–9 Network Engineers based across the UK and regional offices worldwide.
Lead the deployment and implementation of SD-WAN, with specific experience in HPE SD-WAN technology.
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.
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).
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.
Strategic thinker with a track record in IT service improvement initiatives.
Experience with network automation/IaC (Ansible, Terraform, Python).
Understanding of GDPR, Cyber Essentials, ITSM/ITIL frameworks.
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 Glasgow, operating a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). 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.