Summary: The Network / Cloud Lead will oversee the transition of network and data centre services for a FTSE 250 client, requiring hands-on technical leadership and strategic planning. This role involves validating technical solutions, executing transition plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure a smooth migration. The position demands strong problem-solving skills and experience in cloud platforms and networking technologies. Occasional travel to the Manchester office is required as part of a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validate proposed technical solutions for network and data centre transition.
• Develop and execute transition plans, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Act as the technical authority, providing guidance and oversight for the project.
• Lead and support the implementation of tooling solutions for monitoring, security, and automation.
• Ensure data residency requirements are met and maintained throughout the transition.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, security specialists, and infrastructure teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with migration and transition activities.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving challenges and optimising the new infrastructure.
• Ensure documentation and knowledge transfer to operational teams.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in leading network and cloud migration or data centre transition projects.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with networking technologies, including SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Familiarity with automation, monitoring, and security tooling (Terraform, Ansible, Splunk, etc.).
• Understanding of data residency and compliance requirements in cloud environments.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and service providers.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to project execution.

Salary (Rate): £550

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT