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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Operations Specialist - **Company:** Hays plc - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Computer Network Operations, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Low Latency, Fortinet, Routing & Switching - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hays.co.uk/job-detail/network-operations-specialist--london_4820773 ## About the Role * 8+ years' experience supporting large-scale enterprise and data centre network environments. * Strong troubleshooting experience across L2-L7 networking, including BGP, OSPF, routing, and switching technologies. * Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI administration, operations, and fault analysis. * Strong experience supporting Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall environments. * Experience with MPLS, SD-WAN, hybrid WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and cloud connectivity. * Knowledge of AWS and Azure networking within hybrid environments. * Experience leading incident response, root cause analysis, and service restoration activities. * Strong understanding of network security principles including segmentation and Zero Trust architecture. * Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills within complex production environments. * Hands-on automation experience using Python, Ansible, APIs, or Infrastructure Automation tooling. Nice to Have * Financial Services or other highly regulated industry experience. * Experience supporting low-latency, high-availability production environments * Experience supporting network transformation, migration, or modernisation initiatives. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in fast-paced production environments, resolving complex network incidents, supporting critical infrastructure services, and driving operational stability throughout a major network and infrastructure transformation programme. ## Description Day rate: £750 per day Umbrella Inside IR35 Location: London / Hybrid (2-3 days on-site) Duration: 12-Month Contract Start date: ASAP. My client is a leading international financial services organisation seeking an experienced Network Operations Specialist to join their Technology Services team. This role will focus on maintaining and supporting critical enterprise and data centre network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, operational stability, and rapid incident resolution across a complex technology estate. You will support a large-scale infrastructure consolidation programme and work closely with engineering, security, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, implement network changes, improve performance, and maintain secure network services. Key Requirements * 8+ years' experience supporting large-scale enterprise and data centre network environments. * Strong troubleshooting experience across L2-L7 networking, including BGP, OSPF, routing, and switching technologies. * Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI administration, operations, and fault analysis. * Strong experience supporting Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall environments. * Experience with MPLS, SD-WAN, hybrid WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and cloud connectivity. * Knowledge of AWS and Azure networking within hybrid environments. * Experience leading incident response, root cause analysis, and service restoration activities. * Strong understanding of network security principles including segmentation and Zero Trust architecture. * Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills within complex production environments. * Hands-on automation experience using Python, Ansible, APIs, or Infrastructure Automation tooling. Nice to Have * Financial Services or other highly regulated industry experience. * Experience supporting low-latency, high-availability production environments * Experience supporting network transformation, migration, or modernisation initiatives. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in fast-paced production environments, resolving complex network incidents, supporting critical infrastructure services, and driving operational stability throughout a major network and infrastructure transformation programme. What to do next If you're interested in this opportunity, click Apply Now to submit your application. Alternatively, if you'd like to discuss the role in more detail before applying, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV and I will be in touch for a confidential conversation. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're open to exploring similar opportunities, please get in touch to discuss the market and upcoming positions. #LI-DNI #4820773 - Liam ## Related Videos - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Back to CODE100](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1909-wearedevelopers-live-back-to-code100) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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