Lead Network Analyst

As our business continues to develop, so does our company’s network architecture and right now, we are seeking an experienced Lead Network Analyst to join the Group IT Infrastructure team.

You will be working onsite alongside other technical analysts in the security, servers and storage sectors. You will be monitoring the current environment, enhancing existing processes and working towards continuous improvement of our internal and external network services, and application deployment. 

Reporting into the Group Head of IT Infrastructure, the Lead Network Analyst will ensure that all network services deployed are delivered and operated in accordance with the needs of the company. You will be responsible for providing advice and guidance on how to improve our network services and the implementation of the network segmentation. You will also be continuously identifying opportunities to improve network controls and the speed of service we offer to our customers.

Requirements

Ensure the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, and wireless network services. 

Analyse, monitor and review performance, throughput, availability and exceptional incidents and propose and implement consequent improvements. 

Review the network topology configuration, assessing effectiveness, and if applicable advises the Group Head of IT Infrastructure on the optimum configuration.  

Selects appropriate procedures and tools and carries out specialist tasks associated with the planning, installation, upgrade, operation, control and maintenance of the company networks and applications. 

Advises & assists the Group Head of IT Infrastructure in the planning, design & development of company networks to meet the requirements of network projects, recommending network devices and protocols. 

Work closely with the Server and Storage to ensure that converged architecture is fully maintained and supported.

Manage the availability & delivery of the company digital services to the company’s users/staff and customers to meet Service Level Agreements.  

Investigates diagnoses and rectifies complex network problems, working with other members of Group IT functions, operational managers, users and suppliers.  

Assist the Group Head of IT Infrastructure with the planning and implementation of the Group IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans.

The position is not an entry-level position and prior engagement in a full-time network management or lead analyst role is required. 

A keen interest in network management, with evidence or examples of your passion and commitment. 

Strong proficiency in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, QoS, IP telephony (VoIP, SIP), and security protocols. 

Extensive experience in the use of network security and performance appliances including firewalls, web applications firewalls, security routers and load balancers.

Familiarity with cyber and network layer security concepts.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days
  


• Hybrid working (at least 2 days per week in the office)
  


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  


• Employee assistance programme
  


• Cycle to work scheme
  


• On site gym
  


• Weekly yoga class
  


• On site parking