Director of Infrastructure & Cyber Security - AWS
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Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford provided pay range
This range is provided by Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.
Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.
EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT's current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.
EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges.
Reporting into the IT Director, EIT is looking for a Head of Network Infrastructure to lead our enterprise-wide network and infrastructure strategy and be a significant contributor to the development of our Oracle Cloud Infrastructure strategy. As Head of Network Infrastructure, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust, secure, and scalable LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and Cloud architecture to support our mission-critical scientific research and technology-driven operations.
We are at the very start of our Network Infrastructure journey, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build and deliver the latest network technologies to support a multi-site campus that requires fast, reliable, and secure connectivity that covers a large spectrum of use cases. With our world leading, 300,000 square feet primary campus buildings coming online in 2027, focus is now upon finding the right technology, design, and configuration to support the seamless connectivity for this, and other, UK based locations.
This role requires a seasoned Network expert, who architects network infrastructures with many years operating within a complex, high-performance environment who possesses expertise in enterprise networking, network security, cloud networking, and IT infrastructure management. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, technology partners, and research programs to ensure our network and infrastructure meet the evolving needs of a cutting-edge scientific organisation.
The successful candidate for this role will be the first member of the Network Infrastructure team and have the opportunity to define the team's size and shape to ensure the goals of the team are met. As well as having expertise in the world of Networking, the successful candidate will also provide tangible evidence of their ability to build, empower, and support a team of technical Network Engineers.
Define and implement a network and infrastructure strategy that aligns with the organisation's scientific and technology goals.
Recruit and lead a team of network engineers, cloud specialists, and IT professionals.
Ensure the scalability, security, and high availability of all enterprise network and cloud systems.
Drive the adoption of emerging networking and cloud technologies to support innovation and efficiency.
Network & Infrastructure Management
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, AVoIP and cloud networking solutions.
Manage the network performance, security, and resilience of data centre, office, laboratory, auditorium and cloud environments (OCI, Azure).
Ensure network reliability, redundancy, and disaster recovery plans are in place and regularly tested.
Optimise bandwidth utilisation, network traffic flow, and overall system performance to support data-intensive research activities.
Enforce cybersecurity best practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and organisational security policies.
Implement firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust network security frameworks.
Collaborate with the IT security team to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
Lead incident response and troubleshooting efforts for network-related security events.
Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
Design and manage OCI cloud networking architectures, ensuring seamless connectivity for multiple child tenancies and enabling hybrid connectivity where required.
Contribute to the deployment of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention in OCI tenancy creation and maintenance.
Act as the Institute's Subject Matter Expert on network connectivity design and administration, ensuring network infrastructure supports scientific research requirements.
Work closely with scientists, engineers, and technical teams to ensure network infrastructure meets their specific needs
7+ years of experience in IT networking and infrastructure management in an enterprise-scale organisation.
~ Proven expertise in LAN, WAN, WiFi, cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure.
~ Strong leadership experience, with the ability to manage technical teams and large-scale projects.
~ Deep understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust security.
~ Hands-on experience with industry leading, enterprise scale network equipment and solutions
~ Experience designing and managing SD-WAN, MPLS, and software-defined networking (SDN).
~ Strong grasp of cloud networking principles and advanced cloud networking configuration
~ Experience in maintaining disaster recovery, high-availability architectures, and ITIL best practices.
~ Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or Azure Solutions Architect.
Experience working in a scientific, research, or technology-intensive environment.
Familiarity with IT design frameworks (TOGAF, etc.)
AV over IP experience
Experience leading in a similar role within a university campus or network of schools is not essential but highly desirable.
We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Salary: 100,000 - 120,000 dependent on experience, plus travel allowance and bonus
Enhanced holiday pay
Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Electric Car Scheme
You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary
You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to our standard 3 day in office hybrid working week policy
Please submit your application by applying on our website with a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the role responsibilities and your motivations for joining EIT.
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- Location:
- Oxford, Oxfordshire
- Job Type:
- FullTime