Network / Cloud / DC Lead

One of our FTSE 250 clients is looking for a Network / Cloud Lead

Role: Network / Cloud Lead

Contract: 6 months

Day Rate: £550pd Inside IR35

Hybrid: Occasional travel to their Manchester office

About the Role

We are looking for a Network / Cloud Lead to play a key role in the successful transition of network and data centre services. This is a hands-on technical leadership role that requires a strategic mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to oversee complex infrastructure transitions.

As the Network / Cloud Lead, you will be responsible for reviewing proposed solutions, planning, and facilitating the transition from a technical perspective. You will act as the key technical lead, working closely with the Senior Project Manager to ensure a smooth and effective migration.

This role involves overseeing tooling implementation, data residency compliance, and addressing any other technical transition requirements. You will engage with key stakeholders across IT, security, operations, and third-party vendors to deliver a robust and scalable network/cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate proposed technical solutions for network and data centre transition.
• Develop and execute transition plans, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Act as the technical authority, providing guidance and oversight for the project.
• Lead and support the implementation of tooling solutions for monitoring, security, and automation.
• Ensure data residency requirements are met and maintained throughout the transition.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, security specialists, and infrastructure teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with migration and transition activities.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving challenges and optimising the new infrastructure.
• Ensure documentation and knowledge transfer to operational teams.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in leading network and cloud migration or data centre transition projects.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with networking technologies, including SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Familiarity with automation, monitoring, and security tooling (Terraform, Ansible, Splunk, etc.).
• Understanding of data residency and compliance requirements in cloud environments.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and service providers.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to project execution.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge cloud and network transformation projects.
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
• Opportunity to shape and influence large-scale infrastructure transitions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are an experienced Network / Cloud Lead looking for an exciting new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!