580 Network Management jobs in the United Kingdom

**Description**
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
**About Network & Acquiring Solutions**
As part of the Global Merchant & Network Services group (GMNS), the Network & Acquirer Solutions (NAS) team is at the core of American Express, uniquely positioned to support every business unit and customer across the Enterprise. The American Express Network enables over $1.6 trillion in annual spend, serving our Issuers and Acquirers in more than 170 markets worldwide. We are driving a strategic, multi-year Enterprise Payments program to bring all payments together into a center of excellence to drive operational excellence for payment execution, enable innovative payment products, services, and capabilities to be built effectively and efficiently, support our BU strategies more closely, and deliver on our customers' evolving payment needs.
**How you will make an impact in this role?**
This newly created role of Director, Enterprise Payments Network Management is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead the strategic management and optimization of our treasury banking relationships and non-bank payments partners. The incumbent will be an integral leader within a large scale, enterprise-wide program established to redesign our payment execution operating model, optimise and de-risk payment partner relationships, offer best in class payments processing, and create safe and compliant enterprise payments services.
The Director, Enterprise Payments Network Management will oversee the strategy, performance, and compliance of our global bank and non-bank partners within the payments network to ensure efficient, seamless, and optimized money movement for payment use cases across the enterprise. The successful candidate will establish a network partner management framework to deepen bank and non-bank relationships, drive governance and operational excellence, minimize third party risk, and optimize the commercial terms with partners to drive flawless payments processing globally for American Express. This is a unique opportunity to shape the foundation of a critical function and drive the strategic development of an enterprise payment service.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Establishment of the new function: Develop the strategy and vision for the Enterprise Payments Network Management function including defining roles and responsibilities across the engagement lifecycle, creating the governance frameworks, establishing processes and best practices for managing payment partner relationships, and defining key success metrics and KPIs.
+ Network management strategy: Create comprehensive inventory of existing payment partner relationships globally across the enterprise assessing their roles, performance, and alignment with strategic objectives. Develop and implement rationalization strategy to optimize the bank partner portfolio and establish clear rules and criteria for engaging new banking partners.
+ Strategic relationship management: Negotiate contracts, fee schedules, and service level agreements with new and existing partners with an enterprise perspective to ensure competitive terms and service levels. Develop a scalable partnership management model to drive strategic and proactive management of third-party payment partners.
+ Payments network design and oversight: Evaluate existing third-party relationships against business needs to design appropriate payments network along with the strategies for a resilient, efficient, and secure payments network.
+ Operational performance and optimization: Assess operational and performance metrics to monitor, benchmark, and optimize the performance of the partners. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
+ Risk management and compliance: Ensure the participants in the payments network operate in compliance with all applicable regulations, e.g., AML, OFAC, PCI, etc. Work with the third-party partners to prioritize work and lead operational readiness and change management program in response to regulatory mandates.
+ Industry engagement and expertise: Develop strategy for engagement and participation in industry forums and governing bodies. Stay abreast of new payment regulations and payment networks rule changes and determine impact to the payments processing, partner integration, and payment network management.
**Minimum qualifications**
+ **Relevant experience: Minimum** of 10 years' experience in global bank payments (ACH, wire, RTP) on the consumer and/or wholesale side.
+ **Network management experience** , including building partner management framework, assessment and optimization of third-party partners, third-party risk management, SLA management, and fees optimization.
+ **Leadership:** Experience leading a team of direct reports day to day operations, coaching, and overseeing performance indications for continuous improvement.
+ **Regulatory expertise:** Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape affecting payment systems, including AML, KYC, OFAC, PSD2.
+ **Payment scheme expertise:** Proven experience with payment schemes and their compliance requirements, including experience with The Clearing House, The Federal Reserve, Nacha, SEPA, Faster Payments Scheme, etc.
+ **Enterprise Program management:** Demonstrated ability to lead and manage comprehensive programs in partnership with key stakeholders at an Enterprise level.
+ **Passion for results:** Passion to drive execution and deliver results in a fast-moving and innovative environment.
+ **Analytical mindset:** Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues and implementing process improvements.
+ **Highly collaborative:** Ability to collaborate with and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver value beyond traditional means.
+ **Executive communication:** Ability to effectively communicate and inspire decision making comfortably with C-suite stakeholders.
+ **Effective negotiator and influencer** : Ability to influence key partners and executive stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, proficient in developing excellent quality presentations and deliverables for an executive audience.
**Non-considerations for sponsorship:**
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United Kingdom is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
**Considerations for sponsorship:**
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.
**Qualifications**
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
+ Competitive base salaries
+ Bonus incentives
+ Support for financial-well-being and retirement
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
+ Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
+ Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
+ Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
+ Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
+ Career development and training opportunities
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
**Job:** Product
**Primary Location:** United Kingdom-London-London
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:**

**Description**
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
**About Network & Acquiring Solutions**
As part of the Global Merchant & Network Services group (GMNS), the Network & Acquirer Solutions (NAS) team is at the core of American Express, uniquely positioned to support every business unit and customer across the Enterprise. The American Express Network enables over $1.6 trillion in annual spend, serving our Issuers and Acquirers in more than 170 markets worldwide. We are driving a strategic, multi-year Enterprise Payments program to bring all payments together into a center of excellence to drive operational excellence for payment execution, enable innovative payment products, services, and capabilities to be built effectively and efficiently, support our BU strategies more closely, and deliver on our customers' evolving payment needs.
**How you will make an impact in this role?**
This newly created role of Senior Manager, Enterprise Payments Network Management is an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic management and optimization of our treasury banking relationships and non-bank payments partners. The incumbent will be working with a Director to establish a large scale, enterprise-wide program established to redesign our payment execution operating model, optimise and de-risk payment partner relationships, offer best in class payments processing, and create safe and compliant enterprise payments services.
The Network Management team will oversee the strategy, performance, and compliance of our global bank and non-bank partners within the payments network to ensure efficient, seamless, and optimized money movement for payment use cases across the enterprise. The tram will establish a network partner management framework to deepen bank and non-bank relationships, drive governance and operational excellence, minimize third party risk, and optimize the commercial terms with partners to drive flawless payments processing globally for American Express. This is a unique opportunity to shape the foundation of a critical function and drive the strategic development of an enterprise payment service.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Network management strategy: Contribute to development of comprehensive inventory of existing payment partner relationships globally across the enterprise assessing their roles, performance, and alignment with strategic objectives. Work with the team on development and implementation of rationalization strategy to optimize the bank partner portfolio and establish clear rules and criteria for engaging new banking partners.
+ Strategic relationship management: Negotiate contracts, fee schedules, and service level agreements with new and existing partners with an enterprise perspective to ensure competitive terms and service levels. Drive strategic and proactive management of third-party payment partners.
+ Payments network design and oversight: Evaluate existing third-party relationships against business needs to design appropriate payments network along with the strategies for a resilient, efficient, and secure payments network.
+ Operational performance and optimization: Assess operational and performance metrics to monitor, benchmark, and optimize the performance of the partners. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
+ Risk management and compliance: Ensure the participants in the payments network operate in compliance with all applicable regulations, e.g., AML, OFAC, PCI, etc. Work with the third-party partners to prioritize work and lead operational readiness and change management program in response to regulatory mandates.
**Minimum qualifications**
+ **Relevant experience:** Significant experience in global bank payments (ACH, wire, RTP) on the consumer and/or wholesale side.
+ **Network management experience** , including building partner management framework, assessment and optimization of third-party partners, third-party risk management, SLA management, and fees optimization.
+ **Regulatory and payment scheme expertise** . Proven experience with payment schemes and their compliance requirements, including experience with The Clearing House, The Federal Reserve, Nacha, SEPA, Faster Payments Scheme, etc.
+ **Enterprise Program management** : Demonstrated ability to lead and manage comprehensive programs in partnership with key stakeholders at an Enterprise level.
+ **Passion for results** : Passion to drive execution and deliver results in a fast-moving and innovative environment.
+ **Analytical mindset** : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues and implementing process improvements.
+ **Strategic Thinker** : Ability to drive ambiguity and white space thinking to support product vision, strategy, and roadmap
+ **Highly collaborative** : Ability to collaborate with and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver value beyond traditional means.
+ **Effective communicator and influencer** : Ability to influence key partners and executive stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, proficient in developing excellent quality presentations and deliverables for an executive audience.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United Kingdom is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
**Qualifications**
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
+ Competitive base salaries
+ Bonus incentives
+ Support for financial-well-being and retirement
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
+ Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
+ Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
+ Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
+ Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
+ Career development and training opportunities
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
**Job:** Product
**Primary Location:** United Kingdom-London-London
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:**

 Network Management Specialist (Hemel Hempstead: Riverside (R6, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom)

Recruiter: Krystle James

Career Grade: D

Internal Closing Date: 16/10/25

#BTSEC25

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses.   We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.
You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

This job role is based in Hemel Hempstead. Onsite (5 days office based ). Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week). You must be able to obtain DV clearance in order to start this role. You will need to have lived in the UK for 10 years+ to obtain this.

What you'll be doing

• Designing, configuring, developing and integrating various vendor applications to provide robust network management solutions for multiple network devices and host infrastructure
• Demonstrating the ability and enthusiasm for self-development, broadening knowledge in new technology areas
• Utilising your experience in physical and virtual host infrastructures to ensure a resilient platform for hosted applications
• Delivering design changes, improvements and updates in support of product lifecycles
• Implementing assured end-to-end solutions to meet the Customer’s operational goals
• Executing against the project technical roadmap and delivery plan

You'll definitely have

• Built & deployed Network and Infrastructure management & monitoring tools with strong knowledge of SNMP, syslog & IP networking
• Experience of Multi-vendor applications deployment and product integration e.g. with security tools, directory services, backup solutions
• Experience of building systems and applications to hardened Security standards, along with producing High and Low level design documentation and build guides

You might even have

Whilst it is not mandatory to have experience of all of the following skills, one or more of the following would be beneficial:

• Building and integrating application toolsets using scripting and product APIs
• IT Infrastructure skills including Microsoft and Red Hat operating systems, plus use of deployment tools e.g. VMware templates
• Microsoft Active Directory experience including Group Policy definition and deployment
• VMware Infrastructure deployment and management experience
• Experience in third party Certificate deployment (PKI)
• Experience with storage solutions and SAN networking
• Database skills (SQL, Oracle) including high availability

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• On-call allowance
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• From January 2025, 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 packages
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

#LI-Onsite

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK.  With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience. 
 
In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

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.

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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.

DescriptionnRapyd has unified payments, payouts and fintech on one worldwide platform, and we’re assembling the world’s best team to liberate global commerce. With offices in Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Singapore, Iceland, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, and the U.S., the opportunities at Rapyd are limitless. We believe in straight talk, quick decisions, strong execution and elegant solutions. Rapyd is where hard work pays off and careers take off. Join us and let’s build the future of fintech together. Get the tools to grow globally at Follow: Blog, Insta, LinkedIn, Twitter.

Responsibilities

Lead Rapyd’s global partnerships with all network scheme partners, including but not limited to Visa, Mastercards, Amex, Discover, etc.

Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for network schemes management, aligning with the company’s overall business goals and growth strategy.

Drive innovation by identifying and implementing strategies, processes and solutions that enhance network performance and scalability.

Oversee the management of network scheme contracts, negotiations, and performance metrics to ensure optimal outcomes and adherence to industry standards.

Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, engineering, and compliance, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of network schemes

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.

A minimum of 8 years of experience in network schemes management or a similar role within the global payments industry.

Proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing payment network schemes, with a strong understanding of industry standards and regulations.

Exceptional innovative and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and implement cutting-edge solutions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and across diverse cultures.

Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

If you are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving innovation in the global payments industry, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of global payments!

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Rapyd has unified payments, payouts and fintech on one worldwide platform, and we’re assembling the world’s best team to liberate global commerce. With offices in Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Singapore, Iceland, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, and the U.S., the opportunities at Rapyd are limitless. We believe in straight talk, quick decisions, strong execution and elegant solutions. Rapyd is where hard work pays off and careers take off. Join us and let’s build the future of fintech together. Get the tools to grow globally at Follow: Blog, Instra, LinkedIn, Twitter. Rapyd is now seeking an experienced leader to manage the growth and innovation of our global network scheme partnerships. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Network Schemes Management to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the strategic management and development of our network schemes, ensuring alignment with our global business objectives and driving growth through innovative solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to optimize network performance, enhance payment solutions, and maintain compliance with industry standards.nLead Rapyd’s global partnerships with all network scheme partners, including but not limited to Visa, Mastercards, Amex, Discover, etc.nDevelop and execute the strategic roadmap for network schemes management, aligning with the company’s overall business goals and growth strategy.nDrive innovation by identifying and implementing strategies, processes and solutions that enhance network performance and scalability.nOversee the management of network scheme contracts, negotiations, and performance metrics to ensure optimal outcomes and adherence to industry standards.nCollaborate with internal teams, including product development, engineering, and compliance, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of network schemesnRequirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.nA minimum of 8 years of experience in network schemes management or a similar role within the global payments industry.nProven track record of successfully managing and optimizing payment network schemes, with a strong understanding of industry standards and regulations.nExceptional innovative and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and implement cutting-edge solutions.nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and across diverse cultures.nStrong leadership capabilities with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.nIf you are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving innovation in the global payments industry, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of global payments! Job Candidate Privacy Policy –

Principal Configuration Management EngineernLocation:

Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Principal Configuration Management Engineer

Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: From £59,000 negotiable depending on experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF67009

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Configuration Management Engineer at our Bristol or Plymouth site.

The role

As a Principal Configuration Management Engineer, you will support our work on the Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carrier vehicle programme, following our agreement to be Patria’s UK build partner. This is a high-profile opportunity to join a major defence programme, contributing to the delivery of a proven, NATO-backed platform for the British Army.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

Leading the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines across programmesnManaging engineering change control processes including Change Requests, Notices, and Control BoardsnCollaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure consistent CM practicesnMaintaining accurate configuration records and ensuring traceability of requirements and design changesnDriving continuous improvement in configuration management processes and tools

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Principal Configuration Management Engineer

Significant experience in configuration management within defence, aerospace, or automotive sectorsnProficiency with CM tools such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar PLM systemsnStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsnProven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teamsnExperience in lifecycle management and engineering change control

Qualifications for the Principal Configuration Management Engineer

Degree in engineering, information systems, or a related technical disciplinenStrong understanding of CM principles and standards (e.g., ISO 10007, DEF STAN 05-57)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( we offer

Generous holiday allowancenMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assurancenAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+nEmployee share schemenEmployee shopping savings portalnPayment of Professional FeesnReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leavenHoliday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.n‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charitynExcellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 20/10/2025

#ESI-ENG

Job Segment: Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineer, PLM, Manager, Engineering, Managementn

Our client, a major telecommunications provider, is seeking a skilled Network Performance Engineer to join their team in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK . This role focuses on ensuring the optimal performance and quality of service for their advanced 5G network. You will be responsible for monitoring network traffic, analyzing performance data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to enhance network efficiency, reliability, and user experience. This hybrid role requires a blend of on-site collaboration and remote analysis.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) for the 5G mobile network, including throughput, latency, jitter, and call success rates.
• Utilizing network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, performance management systems) to diagnose and troubleshoot network issues.
• Identifying network performance bottlenecks and recommending solutions for optimization.
• Working closely with network planning and operations teams to implement changes and upgrades.
• Conducting field tests and drive testing to evaluate network coverage and performance in various environments.
• Developing performance reports and presenting findings to management and other stakeholders.
• Troubleshooting customer-reported network issues and providing technical support.
• Staying abreast of emerging network technologies and industry best practices, particularly in 5G and beyond.
• Contributing to the development and refinement of network performance monitoring tools and processes.
• Ensuring the network meets service level agreements (SLAs) and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of experience in mobile network performance analysis and optimization, with a strong focus on 4G/5G technologies, is required. Proficiency with network performance analysis tools and protocols is essential. Knowledge of RAN, Core, and Transport network elements is highly desirable. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills are mandatory. Strong communication and collaboration skills are needed to work effectively within a hybrid team environment. Understanding of KPIs and experience in reporting on network performance are crucial.

We are looking to onboard 2 x experienced Automation Developers with strong Ansible/Python skills on a contract basis for a large bank. The role will sit within the banks Storage and Data Protection team and is focused on delivering large-scale configuration management and automation across a complex global server estate. This is an opportunity to work on automation challenges at enterprise scale, helping to ensure the health and resilience of data protection systems across the bank.nThe bank have a hybrid model and offices throughout the UK therefore we can be flexible on location within the UK. This will be an initial 6 month contract with potential for extension.nBackground and RolenThe bank have an estate of ~100,000 servers which are split 50/50 between Windows and Linux.nThe objective is to ensure all servers are correctly configured to support reliable backups and restores.They have been migrating from Puppet to Ansible and this migration is nearing completion, however there is a significant backlock of automation work to complete following this migration and the bank will be launching new configuration management use cases that may stress infrastructure at scale.nKey ResponsibilitiesnDesign, build and maintain Ansible-based automation for configuration management across Windows and Linux estates.nDevelop Python modules, plug-ins and scripts to extend Ansible functionality and integrate with APIs.nBuild and consume REST APIs as part of automation workflows.nWork on a mix of design and development

understanding complex infrastructure patterns while also writing automation code.nTroubleshoot automation at scale, drilling into complex systems to isolate and resolve issues.nCollaborate with other engineering teams to ensure new servers are properly configured and consistently managed.nContribute to clearing a large automation backlog resulting from the Puppet-to-Ansible migration.nKey Skills & Experience (Must-have)nDeep expertise with Ansible / Ansible Tower / AAP (Red Hat Automation Platform):nBeyond playbook writing

able to build custom modules, plug-ins, and advanced automation.nStrong Python development experience, ideally in automation contexts (modules, APIs, tooling).nREST API integration: experience designing and consuming APIs for automation.nConfiguration management focus: track record in building automation for system configuration at scale.nProven ability to design as well as deliver automation, linking multiple tools and patterns together.nStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in complex environments.nDesirable (nice to have but not essential)nScripting in Bash (Linux) and/or PowerShell (Windows).nFamiliarity with BDD testing frameworks (Cucumber, Gherkin).nExposure to automation at large enterprise scale.nHigh-level understanding of DevOps tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Kubernetes)

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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Network Security Engineer to join their fully remote technology division. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to safeguarding the company's network infrastructure and sensitive data against evolving cyber threats. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network security measures, monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities, and responding to security incidents. You will work with a dynamic, geographically dispersed team of IT professionals, utilizing cutting-edge security tools and technologies. Key responsibilities include configuring and managing firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and other security appliances. You will conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, develop and update security policies and procedures, and provide security awareness training to staff. Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network protocols is essential. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, network architecture, and common attack vectors. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with meticulous attention to detail, are crucial. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CCNA Security are highly valued. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of 5 years of experience in network security, is required. Excellent communication skills are paramount for collaborating effectively with colleagues and explaining technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a remote environment. This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from any location, with a strong emphasis on collaborative tools and processes to ensure seamless team integration.