Senior Network Analyst - Consultancy

Join a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions with a presence in over 50 countries and decades of experience delivering technology at scale. A Senior Network Analyst is needed to support and manage secure, high-availability network infrastructure within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments.

This is a specialised role requiring SC Clearance and operational experience managing secure networks, ideally in a utilities or similarly regulated setting. The position involves acting as the key liaison for network services, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing incidents, and ensuring compliance with strict policies, standards, and disaster recovery protocols.

Looking to step into a high-impact role supporting national infrastructure? Apply now to contribute to the resilience and security of critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for business services, including projects and service transitions.
• Network Operations Management: Oversee resources and third-party service providers to manage the operational control of CNI networks, ensuring full resilience, safety, and security.
• Compliance & Audit: Collaborate with Audit, Security, and Government organizations to ensure operations align with policies and standards for CNI networks.
• Incident Management: Lead the resolution of major incidents, ensuring operational resilience is restored quickly. Conduct root cause analyses and implement feedback to prevent reoccurrence.
• Budget Management: Manage an annual budget and track expenditure against the approved budget plan.
• Disaster Recovery: Ensure disaster recovery plans are in place, maintained, and rigorously tested.
• Stakeholder Management: Work effectively with outsourced partners and service providers to maintain best-in-class network and telemetry operations.
• Network Expertise: Apply strong knowledge of IP/MPLS/Ethernet/SDH networks, network monitoring tools, and fault resolution techniques.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Operational Experience: Expertise in IP/MPLS/Ethernet/SDH networks, ideally within a utilities environment.
• Network Management: Proven ability to manage resources, outsourced services, and network operations in an ITIL-based environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with network monitoring tools, SCADA infrastructure, and telemetry systems.
• Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of security and external regulations impacting operational networks.
• Incident Management: Experience in managing critical major incidents, including participation in out-of-hours rotas.
• Certifications: Industry certifications such as ITIL Practitioner, CCNA/DA, CCNP, or Security certifications are highly desirable.

Start Date: 

• ASAP

Duration: 

• 6 Months

Determination: 

• Inside IR35

Location: 

• Wokingham (3 days onsite, remainder remote)

Day Rate: 

• £400 - £475 per day