Head of Network Solutions, Design & Engineering
Harrington Starr is delighted to be partnering with a global leader in the financial services sector.
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineering Leader with a proven track record of managing large, global teams (15+ members). While this is not a hands-on role, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical expertise in areas such as LAN & WAN connectivity, customer and market connectivity (including low latency and multicast technologies), application network connectivity, and a foundational understanding of automation and observability frameworks.
Key details
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Basic salary range: £150,000 - 175,000
- Hybrid: 3 days in office (Canary Wharf)
Responsibilities
- Define technical roadmaps, policies, standards, engineering procedures, and blueprints for network products and environments.
- Develop automation and observability frameworks to enhance the delivery and management of network solutions.
- Plan and oversee the technical delivery of large-scale transformation projects, ensuring up-to-date and supportable network environments.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to manage procurement processes for network equipment and solutions.
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, including performance reviews, training plans, and professional development.
- Engage with external vendors to align solutions with strategic requirements and ensure suitability for business needs.
- Act as a technical advisor to senior stakeholders, raising awareness of network solutions and aligning them with organisational objectives.
- Provide technical governance over network designs and related technical teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in both technology and processes within and beyond the team.
What you’ll need
- Extensive leadership experience with a strong technical background in delivering global network services.
- Expertise in network architecture, engineering, and automation across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Familiarity with product and service delivery models under Agile and Site Reliability Engineering principles is advantageous.
- Proven experience with large-scale technology programmes, acting as a sponsor for technical delivery.
- Background in managing large enterprise or service provider network environments on a global scale.
- Skilled in resource and budget planning and management, alongside experience in direct and matrix leadership.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement at C-level.
- Ability to bridge technical and business perspectives effectively through collaboration and teamwork.
If you are interested to know more, please reach out to george.harris@harringtonstarr.com.
