79 Advanced Communication Networks jobs in London
Network Infrastructure Security Manager - HYBRID WORKING
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Network Infrastructure Security Manager - HYBRID WORKINGnPosition Summary: We are seeking an experienced
Infrastructure/Security
Manager to lead our IT operations and cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, with the ability to combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership capabilities. Responsible for driving company IT security, and stability of all IT systems and services.nResponsibilities
Implement and enforce cybersecurity best practices (ISO 27001, CE+, CIS benchmarks), including endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and incident response planning.nEnsure compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPRnEnsure best security practice for Office 365, Exchange Online, and SharePoint administration.nAdminister Firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions, ensuring zero-trust security models.nLead security aspects of IT projects, network upgrades, and enterprise application deployments.nLead in deployment and management of backups, disaster recovery (DR) plans, and business continuity strategies.nEvaluate, propose, and implement tools and automation solutions to streamline security related operations.nPrepare detailed technical documentation for systems (both proposed and implemented), security processes, and user training.nTechnical Skills and Experience
10+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure and security management.nLong held experience of working within an enterprise scale organisation.nHand on experience of regular systems troubleshooting, patching, and updating.nMust be skilled at investigating and remediating reported vulnerabilities, and a have proactive approach to solutions.nDeep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and tools (EDR, SIEM, MFA, PKI, DLP).nNessus VAPT reporting and remediationnStrong expertise in:nMicrosoft technologies (Windows Server, Azure Active Directory)nVirtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, Proxmox)nNetworking including Layer 2/3 switching, routing, VLANs, VPNs.nCloud environments (IBM Cloud,AWS, Azure) - deployments and architecture.nProficient in backup and disaster recovery technologies.nSupporting end usersnCertifications
Microsoft Certified ProfessionalnAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/ProfessionalnVMware Certified Professional (VCP)nDue to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.nProactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisationnWe take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
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Network Infrastructure Security Manager - HYBRID WORKING
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We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure/Security Manager to lead our IT operations and cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, with the ability to combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership capabilities.
Responsible for driving company IT security, and stability of all IT systems and services.
Responsibilities
Implement and enforce cybersecurity best practices (ISO 27001, CE+, CIS benchmarks), including endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and incident response planning.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPR
Ensure best security practice for Office 365, Exchange Online, and SharePoint administration.
Administer Firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions, ensuring zero-trust security models.
Lead security aspects of IT projects, network upgrades, and enterprise application deployments.
Lead in deployment and management of backups, disaster recovery (DR) plans, and business continuity strategies.
Evaluate, propose, and implement tools and automation solutions to streamline security related operations.
Prepare detailed technical documentation for systems (both proposed and implemented), security processes, and user training.
Technical Skills and Experience
10+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure and security management.
Long held experience of working within an enterprise scale organisation.
Hand on experience of regular systems troubleshooting, patching, and updating.
Must be skilled at investigating and remediating reported vulnerabilities, and a have proactive approach to solutions.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and tools (EDR, SIEM, MFA, PKI, DLP).
Nessus VAPT reporting and remediation
Strong expertise in:
Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Azure Active Directory)
Virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, Proxmox)
Networking including Layer 2/3 switching, routing, VLANs, VPNs.
Cloud environments (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure) - deployments and architecture.
Proficient in backup and disaster recovery technologies.
Supporting end users
Certifications (Preferred)
Microsoft Certified Professional
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation
We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
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Network Infrastructure Security Manager – HYBRID WORKING – 10941HS
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Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure/Security Manager to lead our IT operations and cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, with the ability to combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership capabilities. Responsible for driving company IT security, and stability of all IT systems and services.
Responsibilities
Implement and enforce cybersecurity best practices (ISO 27001, CE+, CIS benchmarks), including endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and incident response planning.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPR
Ensure best security practice for Office 365, Exchange Online, and SharePoint administration.
Administer firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions, ensuring zero-trust security models.
Lead security aspects of IT projects, network upgrades, and enterprise application deployments.
Lead in deployment and management of backups, disaster recovery (DR) plans, and business continuity strategies.
Evaluate, propose, and implement tools and automation solutions to streamline security related operations.
Prepare detailed technical documentation for systems (both proposed and implemented), security processes, and user training.
Technical Skills and Experience
10+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure and security management.
Long held experience of working within an enterprise scale organisation.
Hand on experience of regular systems troubleshooting, patching, and updating.
Must be skilled at investigating and remediating reported vulnerabilities, and a have proactive approach to solutions.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and tools (EDR, SIEM, MFA, PKI, DLP).
Nessus VAPT reporting and remediation
Strong expertise in:
Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Azure Active Directory)
Virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, Proxmox)
Networking including Layer 2/3 switching, routing, VLANs, VPNs.
Cloud environments (IBM Cloud,AWS, Azure) – deployments and architecture.
Proficient in backup and disaster recovery technologies.
Supporting end users
Certifications (Preferred)
Microsoft Certified Professional
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation
We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Network Production Engineer, Infrastructure

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The Network Infrastructure team is responsible for designing, building and operating one of the largest networks in the world. Networking is at the core of all Meta products and experiences, and we are looking for Production Network Engineers who are interested in solving complex technical challenges in the Backbone, Datacenter Network, and AI Network domains. Production Network Engineers at Meta are hybrid software and network engineers who keep reliability and scalability in mind as they work on different parts of the lifecycle (designing, building, and operating our worldwide network). This role offers an opportunity to solve the scaling challenges of supporting billions of people using our family of apps; to cutting-edge challenges in AI workloads that power new Meta products.
**Required Skills:**
Network Production Engineer, Infrastructure Responsibilities:
1. Develop operational process improvements and implement them in scalable, automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency
2. Design and develop solutions that scale across a variety of hardware platforms of network equipment
3. Lead enhancements of automation for continuous integration, validations, testing infrastructure, release, and configuration management across our global backbone, data center, and edge networks
4. Conduct thorough investigations into complex technical issues across networks, ranging from automated tooling to hardware failures and network issues
5. Participate in an oncall rotation with the rest of the team
6. Proactively find gaps that impact multiple teams, come up with the execution plan and drive the project and influence other teams to reach there
7. Help increase operational efficiency between peers and cross-functional teams by identifying roadblocks, designing and delivering automation solutions, and driving change
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
8. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
9. 2+ years of coding experience in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Go, C++, or Java), and learning new development languages
10. Experience with any of the following areas: planning, designing, building or operating scalable systems/networks
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
11. Experience with software and network debugging, profiling, and instrumentation techniques
12. 2+ years of experience building software for managing network infrastructure
13. Experience with developing distributed systems and operating them at scale
14. Experience designing and maintaining automated testing infrastructure
15. MS or Graduate work experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
16. 2+ years of experience developing software on operating systems such as Linux
**Industry:** Internet
Network Production Engineer, Infrastructure
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The Network Infrastructure team is responsible for designing, building and operating one of the largest networks in the world. Networking is at the core of all Meta products and experiences, and we are looking for Production Network Engineers who are interested in solving complex technical challenges in the Backbone, Datacenter Network, and AI Network domains. Production Network Engineers at Meta are hybrid software and network engineers who keep reliability and scalability in mind as they work on different parts of the lifecycle (designing, building, and operating our worldwide network). This role offers an opportunity to solve the scaling challenges of supporting billions of people using our family of apps; to cutting-edge challenges in AI workloads that power new Meta products.nResponsibilities
Develop operational process improvements and implement them in scalable, automated workflows to enhance operational efficiencynDesign and develop solutions that scale across a variety of hardware platforms of network equipmentnLead enhancements of automation for continuous integration, validations, testing infrastructure, release, and configuration management across our global backbone, data center, and edge networksnConduct thorough investigations into complex technical issues across networks, ranging from automated tooling to hardware failures and network issuesnParticipate in an oncall rotation with the rest of the teamnProactively find gaps that impact multiple teams, come up with the execution plan and drive the project and influence other teams to reach therenHelp increase operational efficiency between peers and cross-functional teams by identifying roadblocks, designing and delivering automation solutions, and driving changenMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experiencen2+ years of coding experience in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Go, C++, or Java), and learning new development languagesnExperience with any of the following areas: planning, designing, building or operating scalable systems/networksnPreferred Qualifications
Experience with software and network debugging, profiling, and instrumentation techniquesn2+ years of experience building software for managing network infrastructurenExperience with developing distributed systems and operating them at scalenExperience designing and maintaining automated testing infrastructurenMS or Graduate work experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical disciplinen2+ years of experience developing software on operating systems such as LinuxnIndustry: Internet
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Lead Network Architect - 5G Infrastructure
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect scalable, high-performance 5G network infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain network architecture roadmaps and strategies.
- Lead the evaluation and selection of new network technologies and vendors.
- Define standards and best practices for 5G network deployment and operation.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to network engineering teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network planning and integration.
- Oversee capacity planning and performance optimisation of the network.
- Ensure the security and resilience of the 5G network architecture.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and develop innovative solutions.
- Mentor and develop junior network architects and engineers.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in telecommunications network engineering, with at least 5 years in network architecture.
- Extensive experience with 5G technologies (NSA/SA, RAN, Core, Transport).
- In-depth knowledge of SDN, NFV, and cloud-native network functions.
- Strong understanding of IP networking, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and switching.
- Experience with network security principles and best practices.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools.
Infrastructure Engineer, Network Firewall Services
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We’ll look to you to develop and implement core infrastructure technologies, products and services against customer and non-functional requirements
In order to achieve a first-class customer experience, you’ll make sure the infrastructure technology is engineered to comply with security, availability and resilience, performance and capacity
You’ll work with colleagues across the bank, allowing you to expand your network and gain exposure for you and your work
What you'll donAs an Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll be contributing to and managing the selection, creation and maintenance of infrastructure technologies required to meet the needs of our customers, ensuring alignment to the Chief Technology Office (CTO) strategic targets and architecture outcomes.
You’ll also be:
Making sure the required work in the platform backlog contains detailed acceptance criteria, which ensures that operations support or warranty period is clear and accountable once a system migration is complete
Contributing to a high number of complex and risk exposed technical infrastructures
Producing and providing ongoing management of infrastructure roadmaps, detailing lifecycles of the technology from new products and versions, through to end of support and retirement
Providing operational support to other infrastructure teams in the event of major incidents or complex technical issues
Building and leveraging relationships with colleagues across bank to make sure decisions made are commercially focused and create long term value for the organisation
The skills you'll neednTo succeed in this role, you’ll need the ability to understand how your area of expertise supports customers, from the core development of technology to risk based decisions. On top of this, you’ll need a clear understanding of infrastructure layers or stack, and a broad knowledge across multiple platforms such as server, operating system, virtualisation, database, middleware or network.
Along with experience of contributing to roadmaps and strategies and working closely with third parties on assurance of their output and managing their performance, you’ll need the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to your peers and management level colleagues, with good collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
You’ll also demonstrate:
Advanced knowledge of network security technologies products and design, and extensive experience of working on Fortinet and other firewall vendors technologies
A good understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and cloud technologies
A good understanding of Agile methodologies paired with working knowledge of the Agile toolsets and experience of working in an Agile team
The ability to relate everyday work to the strategic vision of the feature team, platform and domain
A clear understanding of the DevOps mind-set, collaboration, automation and tooling
A background of working in a complex, multi disciplined matrix team
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Infrastructure Engineer - Production Network Engineering
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Embark on a transformative journey as an Infrastructure Engineer Production Network Engineering at Barclays, where you spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.nProduction Network Engineering is a new mission aligned operating model within the newly formed Network Product Design & Engineering domain at Barclays. Network Product Design & Engineering is responsible for the design, build and run of the underlying strategic network infrastructure platforms and the over-the-top connectivity products and services that enable systems, colleagues, guests and partners.nTo be successful in this role as an Infrastructure Engineer – Production Network Engineering, you should possess the following skillsets:nExtensive experience as an individual contributor in the design, build and operate of Telco hardened virtual infrastructure ecosystems such as Openstack, Kubernetes, QEMU, KVM, HCI spanning Cloud Platforms for example Public, Edge, Private and uCPE Platforms for example x86, Arm CPU architectures to enable the delivery of heterogeneous network systems, products and services at enterprise scale
Deep understanding of open-source networking technologies such as kernel (including eBPF, AF_XDP), OVS, OVN, SoNIC, DENT, Switchdev, ONF stack, Iwd, NetworkManager, including data path acceleration protocols and interfaces such as RDMA, RoCE, iWARP, NVMe, SR-IOV and DPDK, alongside familiarity with Cloud Functions and Container Networking Interface plugins
Experience in multi-layered IP Network engineering including good experience in network programming / automation, IaC, configuration management tools and data modelling such as RESTCONF, NETCONF/YANG, Python, Shell, Ansible, Saltstack, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM; with demonstrable experience of DevOps, agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
Some other highly valued skills include:nKnowledge working in Network and infrastructure operational product engineering and knowledge of classical network element management, SDN Controllers and ETSI MANO. CCNP, VMWare VCP, RHCE or equivalent certification an added advantage.
Experience in performance and security engineering including experience with concepts of zero trust networking and a familiarity of Application Layer Network Protocols - HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, DNS, DHCP, etc. an added advantage
Skilled in lifecycle management of network products and services including requirements analysis, platform selection, technical architecture design, service design & development, testing and deployment at scale, including proficiency in Agile Methodologies Scrum/Kanban, backlog and workflow mgmt. and SRE specific reporting (MTTR, deployment frequency, SLO etc)
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.nThis role is based in our London office.nPurpose of the role
To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response.nAccountabilities
Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements.
Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution.
Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines.
Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access.
Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach.
Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
Vice President Expectations
To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.
If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.
Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
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Cloud Infrastructure & Network Engineer - Are you a "T" Shaped Profile- - Up to £110,000 + Bonus
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Network & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – Hedge Fund
– up to £110,000 + Bonus. This London-based hedge fund is looking for a "T" shaped engineer with experience covering cloud, infra and networking to tackle complex infrastructure challenges. You’ll work closely with the Head of Infrastructure and CTO to shape the future of their platform.nYou’ll take responsibility across hybrid infra environments, networking, and a Palo Alto firewall estate — with no two days ever the same. Join a lean, dynamic team, where you’ll balance projects and BAU, using a diverse toolkit of technologies to modernise and future-proof the firm’s systems.nWhat you’ll bring
Strong experience across hybrid infrastructure, particularly Windows and Azure.nDesigning, implementing, and supporting networking environments (Juniper/Cisco and Palo Alto).nAutomation and scripting skills with PowerShell and Terraform (IaC).nExposure to modern workplace technologies such as MS365.nIdeally you have experience from within Financial services — if coming from a hedge fund even better. But, if you've helped organisations expand further into the cloud while managing infrastructure and networks at scale then click apply.nResponsibilities
Operate and optimise hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure and networking.nManage a Palo Alto firewall estate and related security controls.nCollaborate with the Head of Infrastructure and CTO on platform direction and modernization.nBalance project work with day-to-day BAU activities.nQualifications
Experience across hybrid infrastructure, Windows and Azure.nStrong network design/implementation experience (Juniper/Cisco, Palo Alto).nAutomation and scripting with PowerShell and Terraform (IaC).nFamiliarity with MS365 and modern workplace tools.nSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelnEmployment type
Full-timenJob function
Information Technology and EngineeringnIndustries
IT Services and IT ConsultingnFinancial ServicesnInvestment Management
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Network Engineer
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At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.
Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.
Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.
We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.
Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs:
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interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them.
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Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.
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Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.
About the Department
The Technology function is responsible for activities related to the strategic direction and control of all information systems and technology capabilities, both internally and externally, including system design and programming, network planning, budget planning, database management, and computer operations.
The Telecommunications & Network Administration focus lies within our Technology Infrastructure area, and specialises in coordinating data, voice, and/or network communications with business units and systems management, as well as vendors and/or consultants.
About the Role
We are looking for a Network Support Analyst to join our UK-based team in London. You will help support our global network infrastructure, handling both BAU issues and provide support for projects.
Ideal candidates should possess excellent customer service skills and be capable of working effectively both within a team and independently. Incident, change and problem management is a crucial aspect of this role, requiring regular updates to the business and through the service desk.
The team's responsibilities will be closely integrated with other teams within the Enterprise Services department. Therefore, it is essential that you can establish strong connections with other technical team members in IT and the desktop support teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide network support for Aberdeen's global network and Cloud environments.
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Configure and deploy both physical and virtual network devices and services.
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Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including patches, hot fixes, and security updates.
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Monitor network performance to ensure stability and availability and track system resource utilisation, trends, and capacity planning.
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Offer 2nd and 3rd line support and troubleshooting to resolve network issues.
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Adhere to established configuration and change management policies to ensure changes to the network infrastructure are well-managed and approved.
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Implement security tools, policies, and procedures in collaboration with the company's security team and coordinate with vendors and other IT personnel to resolve technical issues.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
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Proven hands-on network experience supporting LAN and WAN technologies across branch offices, data centres, and Azure environments.
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Knowledge of Azure Firewalls, NSG Groups, Checkpoint Firewalls, Palo Alto Firewalls, IPS devices, Cisco Meraki Wireless, load balancing technologies and SD-WAN technologies for both on-premises and cloud.
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Experience in deploying network resources through automation and deep understanding of networking routing protocols.
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Hands-on experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Azure Native Networking Monitoring Tools, SolarWinds NPM, NetFlow, ISE, and Wireshark.
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Familiarity with change management processes.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with end users, vendors, and technical staff.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.
Our benefits
There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.
When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here.
Our business
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.
An inclusive way of working
Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.
At Aberdeen we've adopted a blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business.
An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help.
We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.