Hosting and Network Manager

of enterprise-scale on-premises and co-location hosting environments supporting business-critical financial systems.Provide oversight of virtualisation platforms (VMware vSphere, NSX), physical compute, and enterprise storage (NetApp SAN/NAS/HCI) through effective team leadership and vendor management.Hosting and Network ManagerDefine and assure backup, disaster recovery, and operational resilience strategies aligned to business RPO/RTO and regulatory expectations.Establish and enforce infrastructure security baselines and configuration standards aligned with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and internal risk frameworks.Drive service improvement through standardisation, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives, improving stability, control, and operational efficiency.Manage third-party suppliers and strategic partners, including contract negotiation, SLA governance, and service performance reviews.Act as a senior escalation point and advisor, clearly articulating infrastructure risk, control

Hosting and Network Manager 75,000 - 85,000 + bonus, PHC, pensionBristol office, hybrid working (2 days a week onsite)Leading a team of 11About the jobA leading financial services business are looking for an experienced Hosting and Network Manager to lead a team responsible for the availability, resilience, and security of our enterprise hosting and network platforms within a regulated financial services environment. This is a hands-on technical management role with a strong leadership, governance, and operational resilience.You will ensure that critical infrastructure services meet regulatory, security, and business continuity requirements, while acting as a trusted partner to senior technology, risk, and business stakeholders.Hosting and Network Manager- What you will be doing:Lead, develop, and performance-manage a hosting and network engineering team, setting clear objectives and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Own the operational governance, posture, and resilience to senior leadership.Hosting and Network Manager- About you:Proven experience managing hosting and network teams within regulated environmentsStrong understanding of enterprise hosting, data centre operations, and network governance at scaleDemonstrated success in leading teams, improving operational maturity, and embedding effective controlsDeep awareness of infrastructure risk management, audit readiness, and regulatory complianceExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior and non-technical audiencesQualificationsDesirable: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experiencePreferred certifications: VMware VCP/VCAP, Cisco CCNP, ITIL v4Working ScheduleThis role is based in Bristol head office. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Hybrid working - 2 days per week onsiteReasonable Adjustments:Respect and equality are core values to us. We are

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