Optical Manager (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Optical Manager (Cybersecurity): Delivering and maintaining bespoke network infrastructure solutions for niche customer capabilities with an accent on technical project ownership and system design assurance. Focus on leading complex delivery teams, ensuring compliance with operational and legal frameworks, and resolving sophisticated network infrastructure issues.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in Ipswich or Glasgow, UK (5 days office-based).

Salary: Competitive (plus potential £5k DV clearance allowance).

Company

A global telecommunications leader and major private cybersecurity provider dedicated to protecting critical national infrastructure.

What you will do

• Create and implement innovative network solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate diverse teams in the end-to-end integration of technical solutions.
• Lead design assurance to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain network elements and associated management systems for business continuity.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues within the network infrastructure.

Requirements

• Must possess or be able to ohirify.globalain DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance.
• Must have lived in the UK for 10+ years to qualify for security clearance.
• Significant experience leading the design and delivery of complex technical projects.
• Deep knowledge of core technologies at transport, network, and physical layers.
• Strong leadership capability and experience managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with government and business environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a 10% on-target bonus.
• hirify.global Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Extensive flexible benefits including healthcare, cycle-to-work, and retail discounts.
• Equal family leave policies and 24/7 private virtual GP access.
• World-class training and professional development opportunities.