Manager, Infrastructure Engineering (Linux Platforms)

Why we need this role

Manages and directs a team of Network Architects and Systems Architects for a specific technology domain, defines the Network Architecture and Network Systems roadmaps and long-term technology strategy, responsible for high level network architecture and design, negotiates outcomes with third parties.

What you will do

The Network and Systems Architecture Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of the Colt’s network architecture and network systems. The Network and Systems Architecture Manager will manage a team of network architects and would be driving innovation, optimising network design, and aligning network strategies with technological advancements. The Network and Systems Architecture Manager will nurture a culture of technology excellence and external presence in relevant technology fora.

What we're looking for

Typical tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of network architects and system architects, providing guidance, professional development, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Acting as a key influencer in the technology and team strategy, overseeing the design of network architecture and network systems solutions that anticipate future growth requirements and can accommodate evolving business, customer, and industry demands.

• Facilitating collaboration with cross-functional teams including network engineers, data scientists, developers, product teams, security experts, and wider business experts to create holistic network solutions that are innovative, and technically and commercially viable.

• Leading the evolution of Colt’s network and systems architecture to apply industry innovations and emerging practices including application of analytics and AI, Edge Computing, network automation, network virtualisation and Software-Defined Networking (SDN).

• Creating network technology strategies to address business needs.

• Planning scalable, secure, and resilient network architectures that support current and future needs, and are adaptable to evolving industry and government regulations.

• Engaging with vendors and suppliers to evaluate, select, and procure network equipment, network software and technologies influencing vendors to design new hardware and software features, and creating adoption plans.

• Managing escalations and supporting teams with solving complex problems, and facilitating engagement with relevant stakeholders to help navigate challenges and identify solutions.

• Analysing and taking a commercial and business view as an added dimension to influence a network strategy.

• Identifying opportunities to collaborate with peers in other organizations to develop technology partnerships. Participating and presenting in external technology forums, industry events, seminars.