Key purposeThe Head of Network Operations leads and manages the NOC’s OSS team to ensure the efficient operation, monitoring, and optimization of satellite communication networks delivering IFC services. This role drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, and SLA compliance.Key   accountabilitiesLead and manage the OSS team,      including network engineers, NOC analysts, and technical support staff, to      ensure 24/7 service delivery and monitoring.Oversee end-to-end network      operations, including network health monitoring, incident management,      fault isolation, and performance optimization.Establish clear operational      processes and ensure adherence to ITIL best practices for incident,      problem, change, and configuration management.Act as the escalation point      for critical network issues, driving rapid resolution and ensuring minimal      impact on IFC services.Implement and oversee      advanced network monitoring tools and processes to ensure proactive      detection and resolution of faults across Satcom and IP networks.Ensure real-time monitoring      of network KPIs, including availability, latency, throughput, and      performance, to maintain service quality.Develop strategies to      optimize network performance, capacity planning, and fault management,      ensuring reliable service delivery to customers.Provide technical leadership      in troubleshooting and resolving complex network incidents, working      closely with engineering and vendors.Ensure network operations      meet or exceed contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key      Performance Indicators (KPIs).Lead root cause analysis      (RCA) for major incidents and network failures, implementing corrective      actions to prevent recurrence.Deliver performance reports      to senior management and customers, highlighting network availability,      incident trends, and resolution metrics.Collaborate with the BSS team      to align operational performance with customer-facing functions, ensuring      transparent communication and customer satisfaction.Oversee the operation,      maintenance, and enhancement of the Satcom network, IP backbone, and related      systems to deliver IFC services.Plan and manage network      upgrades, migrations, and optimization initiatives in collaboration with      network planners and engineering teams.Work with vendors and      third-party providers to ensure infrastructure components are maintained,      upgraded, and supported as per operational requirements.Drive a culture of continuous      service improvement (CSI), identifying opportunities to enhance network      performance, reliability, and operational processes.Leverage data analytics and      insights to proactively address network vulnerabilities, faults, and      performance gaps.Champion the adoption of new      network tools, technologies, and processes to support service scalability,      automation, and optimization.Implement best practices in      network operations to drive operational efficiency and reduce mean time to      recovery (MTTR).Build, mentor, and manage a      high-performing network operations team, ensuring they are equipped to      handle complex network challenges.Develop and implement      training programs to enhance technical skills and knowledge across the OSS      team.Foster and maintain a collaborative, secure and proactive      working environment to improve teamwork, efficiency, and accountability.Additional / special features of the role• Ensure compliance with the Serco Management System and all relevant business processes, procedures and work instructions to deliver all work with appropriate quality and governance standards• Ensure security and integrity of all data provided including reporting performance, finance and customer information; reference Serco non-disclosure policy• To exercise personal duty of care for their own health, safety and welfare and for those affected by their acts or omissions; reference SMS GSOP-HSE1-6 Serco organisational HSE responsibilities• Ensure compliance with all training requirements of Serco and ensure adherence to these requirements at all times whilst in employment• Report any accidents, incidents, breaches or potential breaches to appropriate management or the speak up process