Network Analyst​/Lead

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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