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# TechOps Lead

- **Company:** Techops Lead
- **Location:** Croydon, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automatic Number Plate Recognition, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/techops-lead/49621914

## About the Role

hardware setup, and system configuration Support remote commissioning and technical validation before go-live What We're Looking For Experience 6+ years in IT support, infrastructure, or technical operations Proven experience managing or leading a technical team Experience working with distributed systems or multi-site environments Exposure to IoT, CCTV, ANPR, or similar infrastructure is advantageousTechnical Skills Strong networking knowledge (IP, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Experience with routers, switches, and firewall

## Description

manage a team of TechOps engineers Set clear expectations, run 1:1s, and drive performance standards Define and document workflows, escalation paths, and SOPs Own and optimise the service desk/ticketing pipeline Report on performance metrics, trends, and improvementsMonitoring & Device Management Own monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify issues Manage lifecycle of IoT and edge devices across multiple sites Drive preventative maintenance strategies Lead root-cause analysis and post-incident reviews Maintain accurate asset inventory and ensure compliance standardsInfrastructure & Networking Manage site network infrastructure (routers, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, etc.) Standardise configurations and maintain documentation Troubleshoot end-to-end system workflows across hardware and software Act as escalation point for complex technical issues Recommend and implement infrastructure improvementsNew Site Onboarding Lead technical delivery of new site deployments Oversee network design


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