Infrastructure​/Network Team Leader

Position: Infrastructure/ Network Team Leader
VIQU IT has a customer seeking an experienced Network Team Lead to join their team, combining technical networking expertise with excellent leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills. This is a Team leader role where you will be managing a team of 8 - 12 people, supporting both business-as-usual (BAU) operations and the successful planning and delivery of network-related projects and remediation activities.

While remaining technically involved, this role will also require close collaboration with senior management, coordination across teams, and oversight of project and operational priorities. Network Team Lead

Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across the network infrastructure environment Support BAU network operations, ensuring performance, stability, and security Plan and deliver remediation and infrastructure improvement projects Coordinate incidents, changes, and operational priorities across the Network team Work closely with senior management and stakeholders to align technical and business priorities Manage vendor maintenance activities and assess operational impact Support workload planning, resource coordination, and project delivery Maintain clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Network Team Lead Skills & Experience Strong enterprise networking experience across routing, switching, and security Knowledge of Palo Alto, Aruba, Cisco Nexus, MPLS, and Solar Winds Proven ability to manage a team of 8 - 12 Infrasturcure/ Netowrk engineers Proven ability to plan, organise, and deliver technical projects Experience supporting BAU operations alongside project-based work Good understanding of ITSM processes including incident and change management Strong organisational and coordination skills with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly with senior leadership About the Role This role will require onsite presence in Glasgow 2–3 days per week.

Day Rate - £500 - 600 Inside IR35 Duration - 6 month contract The successful candidate will be someone who remains technically strong and hands-on, while also being capable of leading initiatives, coordinating priorities, and acting as a key point of communication within the Network team and wider business. For further information please contact Sarah Owen on  or email