Description Location: We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to either our Winchester, Emley Moor or London office once or twice a week. We offer Up to 90k base salary 10% Bonus 6% pension contribution Private Medical 25 days annual leave Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture Key Accountabilities Responsible for the overarching management, design and configuration of IP solutions across Arqiva’, working closely with Arqiva’s Microwave and Datacentre design teams when required. Responsible for the design governance standards across Networks and Security platforms for IP, Security, Microwave, Nimbra and Datacentre solutions Working closely with strategic vendors, identify and progress requirements for IP network development and maintenance to ensure platform(s) fit for purpose. Working closely with Product & Architecture teams delivers scalable and efficient solutions whilst continually considering spend vs value to Arqiva in line with Arqiva’s Network Strategy. Responsible for overarching management and performance of Arqiva’s IP Network Platforms, owns platform design governance with project teams and product teams to ensure performance is maintained Accountable for system management ensuring version and hardware is in date and supported. Contribute to strategic roadmap, provide business case for network upgrades to maintain performance via Maintenance Capex Program and deliver programs as required Managing 3rd party suppliers and partners to ensure that support and services of Arqiva infrastructure are supported and in line with our support contract and budgeted maintenance spend of £5 - 6M Responsible for managing communications between project managers and Network & Security Platforms to ensure efficient delivery of platforms and services. Managing competing resource demands across Network & Security Platforms to ensure we meet our project milestones and designs Provide technical leadership and guidance within the Design team(s), acting as point of contact for escalated issues Identifying and managing 3rd party suppliers and partners to ensure that specifications and standards of designs are aligned to operational requirements Identify risks within the design and build through the design review process and take action to ensure appropriate mitigation/management Track record of a highly structured and methodical approach to Engineering processes, service delivery and project delivery Responsible for working with key stakeholders, project managers to define resources required to prioritise project delivery in Network & Security Platforms. Ensure all designs meet the architecture standards, and security requirements and have been approved at appropriate Design boards Continuous improvement of processes through workflows and systems development to achieve faster, more accurate, and more efficient outcomes. Owns problem management effectiveness, risk management, and leads business case preparation. Constructively supports and challenges root cause to embed lessons learned, investigating complex technical issues and implementing appropriate resolutions to maintain and or enhance performance Leads team of engineering expertise, inspiring engagement through demonstrating ownership and accountability. Promotes a continual improvement bias, through team objectives, focus areas, team action plans, process improvements, tool investment, workflow simplification and blocker removals. Accountable for Performance and Availability of relevant Network Assets by design Accountable for Active Asset Management Lifecycle, including Total Cost of Ownership, Roadmaps, Asset Health Tracking, Quality Assurance, Build and Test Standards, Maintenance Policy, Release Management of Software Upgrades, Capex Forecasting etc. Owns and publishes Design Policy and Standards and Testing Guidance for Network Platforms. Responsible for Team Performance against business agreed KPIs; including Problem Age, Design Governance Gates, Test Outcomes and Asset Availability Provides reasoned technical challenge to SMEs and stakeholders to ensure solutions are cost effective, quality assured and optimise productivity and efficiency; Owns and actively manages risks relating to Assets in Technology Area; including risk assessment, mitigation actions, Exco/Director/Head reporting, Capital investment plans and Business Cases Ownership of 3rd Party Roadmap and Professional Services Relationship Ensures Safety first culture is embedded in the team; Promotes health and environment standards and policies and encourages vigilance in near miss reporting Bring a commercial perspective to the operation, with a particular focus on cash management, cash preservation and optimising returns on investments made in assets and tools Lead the continuous improvement of design policies, processes and procedures relating to own Technology arena. Responsible for owning Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity assets relating to Technology Function and for ensuring their continued status, tracking, maintenance and availability. Relentlessly seeks improvements across the business, proactively identifying cost efficiency and productivity improvements. Qualifications: Either Bachelor of Engineering or relevant experience Required Expertise: Experience in Technical management role Experience in setting the standards for processes and engineering practices related to area of expertise for platforms that support services. Exceptional technical knowledge in IP and Microwave Network Infrastructure A proven track record delivering high availability systems Experience leading multi-disciplined technical teams, scheduling / prioritising tasks, and overseeing the delivery of technical projects Extensive experience working with suppliers – both developing new services/capabilities and driving 3rd parties to resolve and fix functionality issues and errors. Working knowledge of technology asset lifecycle management Required Technical / Professional Skillset(s): Strong knowledge of technologies relating to team function, including but not limited to IP & Microwave networking, BGP, OSPF, Multicast, public cloud. Working knowledge of Service Now Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us. Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us. Your wellbeing …. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work. Our focus for 2024 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster – find out more, contact us and apply Inclusive Arqiva ….Our networks include our Diversity Ambassadors, Eldercare, Spectrum, Working Families, Pride, Veterans and Inspiring Women – join and contribute to our active networks LI-KM1