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Network Analyst / Lead

Red King Resourcing
Rg91Uh, RG9 1UH, United Kingdom
Last week
£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
20 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Pension scheme Ongoing training and certification support Friendly and collaborative working environment Free parking Strong long-term career progression opportunities
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Network Analyst / Lead

Outskirts of Oxford | Permanent | £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

I am seeking an experienced and proactive Network Analyst / Lead to join a well-established organisation based on the outskirts of Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong infrastructure professional who enjoys combining hands-on network engineering with leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.

Working within a growing IT team, you will take ownership of the organisation's network infrastructure, security posture, and connectivity across multiple sites, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage, maintain, and optimise the organisation's network infrastructure
  • Oversee LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewall, and internet connectivity environments
  • Lead network security initiatives including monitoring, patching, access control, and incident response
  • Support and develop cloud and hybrid infrastructure connectivity
  • Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ISPs, and technology partners
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior IT staff
  • Ensure robust disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity procedures
  • Participate in infrastructure projects, upgrades, and future technology planning
  • Maintain network documentation, standards, and compliance requirements
Technical Environment

Experience in several of the following areas would be beneficial:

  • Cisco / Aruba / Fortinet / Palo Alto technologies
  • Switching & routing
  • Firewalls & network security
  • VLANs, VPNs, DHCP, DNS
  • Microsoft Server & Active Directory
  • Azure and/or AWS connectivity
  • VMware or Hyper-V
  • Cyber security best practices
  • Monitoring and performance tools
About You
  • Proven experience in a Network Analyst, Network Lead or Infrastructure Analyst role
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable operating in both hands-on technical and strategic capacities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects effectively
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet, or equivalent are desirable
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing training and certification support
  • Friendly and collaborative working environment
  • Free parking
  • Strong long-term career progression opportunities

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding Network Analyst / Lead opportunity within a stable and forward-thinking organisation near Oxford, we would love to hear from you.

Please send an up to date CV for an immediate response and more information on a fantastic opportunity with a truly great Client.

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