Network Manager

Network Manager Outskirts of Oxford | Permanent | £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits I am seeking an experienced and proactive Network Manager to join a well-established organisation based on the outskirts of Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong infrastructure professional who enjoys combining hands-on network engineering with leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. Working within a growing IT team, you will take ownership of the organisation's network infrastructure, security posture, and connectivity across multiple sites, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance. Key Responsibilities Manage, maintain, and optimise the organisation's network infrastructure Oversee LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewall, and internet connectivity environments Lead network security initiatives including monitoring, patching, access control, and incident response Support and develop cloud and hybrid infrastructure connectivity Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ISPs, and technology partners Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior IT staff Ensure robust disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity procedures Participate in infrastructure projects, upgrades, and future technology planning Maintain network documentation, standards, and compliance requirements Technical Environment Experience in several of the following areas would be beneficial: Cisco / Aruba / Fortinet / Palo Alto technologies Switching & routing Firewalls & network security VLANs, VPNs, DHCP, DNS Microsoft Server & Active Directory Azure and/or AWS connectivity VMware or Hyper-V Cyber security best practices Monitoring and performance tools About You Proven experience in a Network Manager, Senior Network Engineer, or Infrastructure Manager role Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Comfortable operating in both hands-on technical and strategic capacities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects effectively Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet, or equivalent are desirable What's on Offer Competitive salary Hybrid working opportunities Pension scheme Ongoing training and certification support Friendly and collaborative working environment Free parking Strong long-term career progression opportunitiesIf you are looking for a varied and rewarding Network Manager opportunity within a stable and forward-thinking organisation near Oxford, we would love to hear from you. Please send an up to date CV for an immediate response and more information on a fantastic opportunity with a truly great Client