Role: Network Operations Lead
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: Starting from £65,100p.a. (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
Let us introduce the role:
To lead the operational management, performance, and strategic development of the organisations network infrastructure. The role ensures that network services are secure, resilient, and aligned with business needs, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and supporting digital transformation initiatives.
Key Accountabilities:
- Own and manage the end-to-end delivery of network operations across the enterprise.
- Ensure network availability, performance, and security meet agreed service levels.
- Lead the development and implementation of network strategies, standards, and policies.
- Act as the escalation point for major network incidents and coordinate resolution efforts.
- Provide leadership and direction to the network operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to optimise network services and support business objectives.
- Consistently uphold and advocate for exemplary standards in environmental stewardship, safety, health, security, and quality, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Essential Criteria:
- Understanding of compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NCSC guidance, and internal governance standards
- Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years in network operations or infrastructure roles
- Proven track record of managing enterprise-scale networks and leading technical teams
- Strong technical expertise in network infrastructure, protocols, and security
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams
Work hard, be rewarded:
We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
- 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
- Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
- Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
- Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
- Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for this role.
