{"id":241778,"date":"2026-10-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/jobs\/head-of-network-operations-527666\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T22:14:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T21:14:28","slug":"head-of-network-operations-527666","status":"publish","type":"jobs","link":"https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/us\/jobs\/head-of-network-operations-527666\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Network Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px\"><strong>The right to work in the UK without sponsorship is essential for this vacancy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px\">An exciting opportunity for a Head of Network Operations has arisen with an innovative space connectivity start-up developing next-generation laser communications technology, based in Oxford.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px\">As Head of Network Operations, you will build and lead the Network Operations function, taking ownership of the reliable operation, deployment, monitoring and maintenance. You will establish the processes, tools and operational standards to support a growing deployed network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px\">The role requires onsite working with some flexibility in line with business requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px\"><u>Experience of the Head of Network Operations will include:<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px\">10+ years&#8217; experience leading network operations, service operations or a similar technical operations function supporting complex or mission-critical infrastructure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px\">Strong technical understanding of network monitoring, incident management, infrastructure maintenance and deployment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px\">Proven experience building operational capabilities, processes and multidisciplinary technical teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px\">Desired: Experience within optical communications, satellite communications, telecommunications, ground station operations or a related field<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;font-size: 14px\">If you are a Head of Network Operations looking to build and lead a new function while working on cutting-edge laser communications technology with meaningful real-world applications, please apply today to learn more or contact Tanny Sunderland.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The right to work in the UK without sponsorship is essential for this vacancy. 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