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Our client is looking for an accomplished and strategic Head of Network Engineering & Operations to lead their critical telecommunications infrastructure. This is a fully remote leadership role, allowing you to drive innovation and operational excellence from anywhere in the UK. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of our global network, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. This includes overseeing network architecture, capacity planning, vendor management, and the deployment of new technologies. You will lead and mentor a team of highly skilled network engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving. Key responsibilities involve developing and enforcing network policies and procedures, managing network security protocols, and responding effectively to incidents and outages. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large-scale network management, with a deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud networking concepts. Proven experience in managing MPLS, SD-WAN, and wireless networks is essential. A strong background in leading technical teams and managing complex projects is required. Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills are paramount. You should be adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Certifications such as CCIE or equivalent are highly preferred. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our telecommunications network and ensure seamless connectivity for our global operations, with strategic oversight of operations that extend to Southampton, Hampshire, UK .

Our client is looking for an accomplished and visionary Head of Network Engineering to lead their telecommunications network operations and strategy from a fully remote position. This executive-level role demands a deep understanding of cutting-edge network technologies, infrastructure management, and the ability to architect robust, scalable, and secure telecommunications systems. You will be responsible for defining the company's network roadmap, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of all network components, and ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Key duties include leading a global team of network engineers, managing vendor relationships, developing network security protocols, and staying abreast of emerging trends in the telecom industry. Strategic planning and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans are crucial.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in telecommunications network engineering, with a proven track record in leadership roles. A strong command of network architecture, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), MPLS, SD-WAN, and wireless technologies is essential. Experience with cloud networking and modern network virtualisation techniques (NFV, SDN) is highly valued. You must demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to manage large-scale, complex network projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively lead and collaborate with remote teams and stakeholders across different departments and geographies. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering and at least 5 years in a management capacity, is mandatory. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of telecommunications infrastructure for a leading company, operating remotely from **Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK**. You will drive innovation and ensure the delivery of seamless connectivity.

Our client, a prominent telecommunications provider, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Head of Network Engineering to spearhead the strategic planning, design, and deployment of its next-generation 5G network infrastructure. This senior leadership role is instrumental in shaping the future of connectivity, requiring a deep technical expertise in telecommunications, robust project management skills, and the ability to lead and inspire a team of highly skilled engineers. You will be responsible for defining the network architecture, selecting appropriate technologies, and overseeing the entire lifecycle of network deployment projects, from initial conception through to operational handover. This includes capacity planning, performance optimisation, and ensuring network reliability and scalability to meet growing customer demands. A significant aspect of the role involves managing budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships to ensure projects are delivered within financial and time constraints. You will work closely with regulatory bodies, external partners, and internal stakeholders across departments such as operations, marketing, and product development to ensure seamless integration and successful service launch. Leading and developing a team of network engineers is a core responsibility, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning. The Head of Network Engineering will also be responsible for establishing and enforcing network security protocols, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of the network infrastructure. Performance monitoring, fault diagnosis, and implementing proactive solutions to maintain network uptime and quality of service are critical. This role requires staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge. The position is located in **Glasgow, Scotland, UK**, with a hybrid working model that allows for a balance of collaborative office-based work and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic planning, design, and deployment of 5G network infrastructure.
• Develop and implement network architecture standards and best practices.
• Oversee project management for network deployment initiatives, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Manage and mentor a team of network engineers, fostering technical growth and high performance.
• Ensure network capacity, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes for network equipment and services.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align network strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor network performance and implement optimisation strategies.
• Stay current with emerging telecommunications technologies and industry trends.
• Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

This is a critical role for an individual passionate about the future of telecommunications and eager to make a substantial impact on network infrastructure.

 Network Engineering Professional (Ipswich (4405), Ipswich, United Kingdom)

This is a fully Onsite role, with 5 days in the office

Why this job matters?

In Network Operations we monitor and manage BT’s UK and global networks and services, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This includes our UK and global transmission networks, our UK core IP networks that serve our customers who use Broadband, Ethernet, Mobile as well as BT’s Legacy portfolio of PSTN, Private Circuits and ISDN30. We manage BTs internet peering connections and services, Europe’s largest Wi-Fi network, the power and environmental services at all of our exchanges, as well as all of the internal IP networks serving BT staff and buildings around the globe. Furthermore, we have a dedicated Cyber Security team who are encountering a significant number of cyber-attacks per day, as well as a newly formed Network Cloud team, virtualising our data centres to support ever-changing and expanding technologies.   

Our job is to identify and deal with any problems before they impact service where possible. Where this is not possible, we react to failures that do occur, ensuring we communicate to our customers and stakeholders quickly, accurately, and effectively, as well as ensuring we get service restored for our customers in the most efficient manner possible. For Ethernet, MEAS and private circuit customers (e.g., large businesses, mobile network providers, and other telecoms operators) we carry out diagnostic and repair activities on these specialist services. We do all of this to ensure our customers get a brilliant service experience today and in the future.  

Most of the Network Operations team carry out the day-to-day operational activities, working shifts, around the clock, in our state-of-the-art operations centre in Adastral Park. We work closely with other teams, including field engineers, BT’s customer facing units as well as other Network Services teams (such as design, technical services, etc.) and with our key external suppliers and equipment providers. As technology advances, the teams within Network Operations are everchanging and ever-growing in order to facilitate for any growing demands on our network

What you’ll be doing

• Supports the delivery of routine daily activities and is accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and ongoing support of all network infrastructure components.
• Assists the implementation of enhanced network technology that aligns to customers' strategic direction for enterprise and remote site connectivity.
• Follows Astandards for global network infrastructure, including wireless, LAN and SD-WAN networks and connectivity.
• Supports the installation, testing, and setup of new network hardware both physical and virtual (firewalls, routers, switching, monitoring) hardware and software.
• Executes engineering efforts to ensue currency and supportability of networking technology.
• Collates data, reports and information supporting technology lifecycle planning, including contributing to the development of the technology roadmaps and Network Health Assessments.
• Organises material and data for documentation, knowledge transfer and training to successfully land new solutions into the support organisation.
• Undertakes activities that contribute to the implementation of core and cloud infrastructure security to manage risks and exposure.
• Supports in the implementation of ways to improve working processes within Network Engineering.

Skills you'll need

• You demonstrate expert-level capability in high-performance network operations, with leadership qualities that inspire confidence across teams and stakeholders.
• 3 years’ experience in a multi-platform, 24/7 operations environment
• Extensive knowledge across IP networks, BTNet, VPNs, legacy transport platforms (e.g., X25), Premium Rate services, and hyperscaler services like BT AWS Wavelength.  
• Understanding of operational metrics, including Start to Notify, Start to Restore, MTTR, and Customer Experience KPIs allowing you to prioritise issues, manage SLAs, and drive continuous improvement.
• CCNA or JNCIA are a nice to have

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with service
• 10% on target bonus
• Life Assurance
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Direct share scheme
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest TV, mobile and Broadband

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

About us

BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled.  As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. 
 
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband.  Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. 
 
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come.  This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.  
 
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented.  BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

 Network Engineering Manager (New Bailey, Manchester, United Kingdom)

Job Req ID: 46921

Posting Date: 17/10/2025

Location: Manchester or Bristol

Salary: Competitve + Benefits

Why this job matters

As a Network Engineering Manager, you’ll act as the technical authority responsible for maintaining and supporting service delivery throughout the full lifecycle of the customer contract. You’ll own the technical delivery model as well as lead engagement with internal resolver teams, third parties, and vendors to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience. As the technical face of BT to the customer, you'll possess both excellent technical capability as well as excellent stakeholder management skills, providing clear accountability and building strong, trusted relationships that drive service excellence. 

What you’ll be doing

1. Assess new in-life complex change requirements including impact upon existing service and infrastructure and provide technical concurrence.

2. Ownership and implementation of configuration changes to the supported infrastructure.

3. Attend customer change advisory board sessions, as necessary and provide guidance on technical areas.

4. Primary technical customer and BT liaison for the in life contract, interfacing with the account team where necessary for complex change and strategic discussions. Complex change deemed as professional or consultancy services will be chargeable and managed as a contract change notification.

5. Attend service reviews remotely as required, and by exception in person at the supplier’s discretion.

6. Engage in problem management providing support on technical issues.

7. Provide matrix management of complex incidents. Managing complex incidents through to resolution via matrix managing other suppliers, 3rd parties and internal resolver groups as appropriate.

8. Suggest changes to the supported infrastructure to continuously improve performance.

Essential Skills

Stakeholder Management

Network Configuration

Customer Relationship Management

Network Implementation

Incident Management

What we would like to see on your CV

1. ITIL v4 Service Management Foundation Certificate

2. Understanding of Bespoke Business Organisation and Objectives

3. Understanding of Technical Network Design

4. Experience of presenting and negotiating

5. CCNA/CCNP Qualified

Benefits

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

Benefits of working for BT include:

• 10% on target annual bonus

• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%

• X4 Salary Life Assurance

• Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice

• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service

• Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.

• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.

• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues

• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave

• World-class training and development opportunities

• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package

• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Flexible Working

This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week (Bristol/Manchester) with 2 flexible days per week.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
Unleash your leadership potential as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist and drive the development of infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the way in providing essential 24/7 technical support, ensuring seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
Join our Infrastructure team and make a significant impact on our clients' cloud-based solutions. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey in System Administration!
Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead cutting-edge infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions.
* Administer Dev, Test & Production environments hosted on Windows, Linux, and Unix servers.
* Develop and configure infrastructure and configuration as code (Ansible and Terraform).
* Ensure seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
* Mentor junior infrastructure specialists, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
* Stay abreast of emerging infrastructure technologies and best practices, driving continuous improvement.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Extensive experience with infrastructure administration and cloud platforms.
* Strong knowledge of load balancing, CDN options provided by multiple cloud vendors.
* Experience with installing and configuring databases (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL).
* Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and Integrated Service Level Management.
* Knowledge of networking protocols and best practices.
* Background in software development or IT consulting.
* Expertise in migration tools (AWS Migration Hub, AWS Server Migration Service, etc.).
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or reputable industry publications.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
Unleash your leadership potential as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist and drive the development of infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the way in providing essential 24/7 technical support, ensuring seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
Join our Infrastructure team and make a significant impact on our clients' cloud-based solutions. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey in System Administration!
Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead cutting-edge infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions.
* Administer Dev, Test & Production environments hosted on Windows, Linux, and Unix servers.
* Develop and configure infrastructure and configuration as code (Ansible and Terraform).
* Ensure seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
* Mentor junior infrastructure specialists, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
* Stay abreast of emerging infrastructure technologies and best practices, driving continuous improvement.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Extensive experience with infrastructure administration and cloud platforms.
* Strong knowledge of load balancing, CDN options provided by multiple cloud vendors.
* Experience with installing and configuring databases (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL).
* Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and Integrated Service Level Management.
* Knowledge of networking protocols and best practices.
* Background in software development or IT consulting.
* Expertise in migration tools (AWS Migration Hub, AWS Server Migration Service, etc.).
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or reputable industry publications.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
Unleash your leadership potential as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist and drive the development of infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the way in providing essential 24/7 technical support, ensuring seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
Join our Infrastructure team and make a significant impact on our clients' cloud-based solutions. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey in System Administration!
Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead cutting-edge infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions.
* Administer Dev, Test & Production environments hosted on Windows, Linux, and Unix servers.
* Develop and configure infrastructure and configuration as code (Ansible and Terraform).
* Ensure seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
* Mentor junior infrastructure specialists, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
* Stay abreast of emerging infrastructure technologies and best practices, driving continuous improvement.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Extensive experience with infrastructure administration and cloud platforms.
* Strong knowledge of load balancing, CDN options provided by multiple cloud vendors.
* Experience with installing and configuring databases (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL).
* Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and Integrated Service Level Management.
* Knowledge of networking protocols and best practices.
* Background in software development or IT consulting.
* Expertise in migration tools (AWS Migration Hub, AWS Server Migration Service, etc.).
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or reputable industry publications.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
Unleash your leadership potential as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist and drive the development of infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the way in providing essential 24/7 technical support, ensuring seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
Join our Infrastructure team and make a significant impact on our clients' cloud-based solutions. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey in System Administration!
Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead cutting-edge infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions.
* Administer Dev, Test & Production environments hosted on Windows, Linux, and Unix servers.
* Develop and configure infrastructure and configuration as code (Ansible and Terraform).
* Ensure seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
* Mentor junior infrastructure specialists, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
* Stay abreast of emerging infrastructure technologies and best practices, driving continuous improvement.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Extensive experience with infrastructure administration and cloud platforms.
* Strong knowledge of load balancing, CDN options provided by multiple cloud vendors.
* Experience with installing and configuring databases (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL).
* Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and Integrated Service Level Management.
* Knowledge of networking protocols and best practices.
* Background in software development or IT consulting.
* Expertise in migration tools (AWS Migration Hub, AWS Server Migration Service, etc.).
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or reputable industry publications.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.