Hamilton Barnes 🌳
Network Manager
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Hybrid – Hertfordshire
£65,000–£75,000 + £4,800 Car Allowance + Benefits
We’re partnering with a specialist technology integrator that delivers high-quality, complex network solutions for premium clients across the UK and Europe. They’re now looking to appoint a Network Engineering Manager to take ownership of network design, technical leadership, and project delivery.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for a senior engineer who wants to lead on design and innovation without extensive people management on a day to day basis.
The Role
As Network Manager, you’ll act as the senior technical authority across network projects, working closely with design and operations teams to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and future-proof.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and validating network designs end to end
- Designing, building, configuring, and implementing networks
- Translating business and service requirements into technical solutions
- Driving technical standards, best practices, and innovation
- Client Facing and Providing Solutions
- Remaining hands-on within a small, highly skilled engineering team
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Strong core Routing & Switching experience
- Cisco-focused background
- Wireless Experience Needed
- Previous Management Experience
- Proven experience operating at senior or lead engineer level
- Confidence owning designs and leading technical delivery
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Desirable:
- Firewall experience (Palo Alto or Fortinet)
- Wireless (Ekahau), SIP/Voice
- WAN connectivity
- CCNP (Valid or Expired)
Package & Benefits
- £65,000–£75,000 base salary
- £4,800 car allowance
- Overtime paid (time and a half)
- Fully funded training & certifications (including CCNP)
- Training on emerging technologies
Working Pattern
- Hybrid working model in North Hertfordshire
- Greater office presence during initial onboarding period
- Long-term flexibility once established
Why Join?
- High-quality technical work with real ownership
- Opportunity to shape technical direction and standards
- Small, expert team environment
- Strong investment in training and development
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