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# Head of Networks & Connectivity - Network Transformation

- **Company:** S Merrick LTD
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, SDN Network, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/head-of-transformation/s-merrick-ltd-job107958358

## About the Role

* Leadership of global enterprise Network & Connectivity teams
 * LAN, WAN, WiFi and enterprise connectivity
 * Network transformation and modernisation
 * SD-WAN / software-defined networking
 * Network automation and Network as Code
 * Complex multi-vendor environments
 * Large distributed physical-site estates
 * Strategic partners and managed services
 * Senior stakeholder leadership

Candidates need to be comfortable with traditional network environments as well as their transition towards automation, cloud connectivity and engineering-led operations.

The client is interested in overall experience and transformation capability rather than expecting every candidate to match every technology.



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