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Randstad OWOW Lean White-Belt Certified || Sr. Technical Recruiter

Urgent Contract Opportunity – Network Operations / Solution Architect Lead

Duration: 6 Months

Inside IR35 (including holiday pay)

Manufacturing experience preferred

We’re seeking an experienced Network Operations / Solution Architect Lead to join our client on a high-profile contract, providing both strategic oversight and hands-on technical leadership within their network function.

This role bridges operational delivery and strategic architecture – you’ll be:

• Designing solutions & creating network diagrams
• Pricing options & presenting risks/benefits to leadership
• Leading, coaching & guiding the Networks team
• Stepping in hands-on when needed

Key Focus Areas:

• Integration projects: (e.g., International Paper merger) – modulation & impact assessment
• ITIL-aligned service delivery across the team
• Balancing cost, governance & service excellence

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience with integration projects & Zscaler
• Ability to clearly present options, risks & recommendations to leadership
• A hands-on approach – not just strategic, but operational when required

This is an urgent requirement – an exciting opportunity for a professional who can combine strategic thinking, technical know-how, and leadership skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Manufacturing
• Engineering Services

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