Job Title: Network Team Leader
Are you a strong technical leader with a background in networking and security?
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, global SaaS provider in the education sector, leading a Network Operations team that supports both internal teams and customers.
What You’ll Be Doing:
✅ Managing the Network Operations team (3 Engineers + You)
✅ Overseeing customer and internal network operations
✅ Deploying & managing network solutions:
* FortiGate Firewalls
* Cisco Networks (Routers, Switches, Firewalls)
* ✅ Cloud & Virtualisation – working with VMware, Azure, AWS, GCP (not expert level, but solid understanding required)
* ✅ IPSec Tunnel Monitoring – ensuring secure connectivity for customers
* ✅ Network Troubleshooting – diagnosing performance issues
* ✅ Project Management – assigning tasks, tracking progress, and resolving roadblocks
* ✅ Innovation & Growth – suggesting new network technologies and ordering equipment to expand infrastructure
* ✅ Training & Development – mentoring junior engineers and recommending training
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Strong Networking Expertise – routers, switches, firewalls (FortiGate & Cisco)
✔ Solid understanding of Cloud & Virtualisation (VMware, Azure, AWS, GCP)
✔ Leadership Skills – ability to lead, mentor, and manage projects
✔ Experience supporting education sector clients (Schools, Academies, Trusts) is a plus
✔ Linux/Unix experience would be helpful, but not essential
✔ Must be within 1-hour commute of Canning Town
Perks & Benefits:
✅ Competitive salary: £70,000 - £80,000
✅ Work from home with occasional office visits
✅ Pension (TPI) & Employee Assistance Plan (Health Assured)
✅ 25 days holiday + bank holidays
✅ $1,000 annual training budget
Why Join?
* Leadership & Technical Blend – lead a small, skilled team while staying hands-on with networking.
* Global Scope – work across the UK, EMEA, and Canada.
* Work from Home – with occasional visits to the London Data Center.
* Education-Focused Mission – supporting schools, academies, and trusts with SaaS solutions.
* Great Work-Life Balance – early start, early finish (7:30 AM - 3:00 PM).
This is an amazing opportunity for a technically strong leader to shape and grow a Network Operations team in a mission-driven, global SaaS company. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!