Network & Infrastructure Manager

Wayve

. Lead, hire and develop a distributed network and infrastructure team .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing distributed network and infrastructure teams while delivering multi-site hardware programs and ensuring network security compliance. Proficient in hands-on enterprise networking, automation, and vendor management.

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Network Infrastructure LeadershipEnterprise Networking ExperienceInfrastructure As CodeNetwork Security ComplianceVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Local Area NetworkWide Area NetworkWireless NetworkingFirewallsCertificate-Based 802.1XNetwork AutomationIncident ManagementMulti-Site Hardware DeliveryAV Systems ManagementNetwork Monitoring

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentPerformance ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Juniper SRXMistAzureAWSRADIUS

Certifications & Qualifications

TISAXISO 27001SOC 2

Industry Keywords

Network Security ControlsInfrastructure StandardsVendor CoordinationSite Fit-OutsCloud Connectivity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, hire and develop a distributed network and infrastructure team
Own the roadmap, delivery priorities and vendor relationships for network and site infrastructure
Translate technical direction into reliable delivery with the staff-level network engineer
Review designs, set engineering standards and improve automation while remaining hands-on for roughly 20% of the week
Participate in the network on-call rotation, own P1 escalations and drive corrective actions after incidents
Partner with Security, Cloud and Workplace teams
Travel regularly to sites in Europe, the US and Japan
Deliver a multi-year network replacement across sites, including hardware standards, vendor coordination and safe cutovers
Build and operate local and wide area networks, wireless, firewalls, certificate-based 802.1X network access control, monitoring and out-of-band management
Shape new sites end to end, including network connectivity, audio-visual systems, meeting rooms, desk technology and fit-out IT
Improve connectivity between sites and cloud platforms
Convert manual infrastructure work into repeatable automation and infrastructure as code
Deliver network security controls and evidence supporting customer requirements and security assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading a network or infrastructure team across sites and time zones, including hiring, performance management and developing engineers
Deep hands-on enterprise networking experience across local and wide area networks, wireless, firewalls and certificate-based 802.1X
Experience owning site infrastructure beyond the network, such as AV, meeting rooms, fit-outs or new-site builds
Comfort with infrastructure as code and network automation, including setting standards and reviewing team work
Experience owning major network incidents and delivering multi-site hardware programmes with vendors and resellers
Experience delivering network controls and evidence for TISAX, ISO 27001, SOC 2 or equivalent security assessments
Willingness to perform hands-on engineering, on-call responsibilities and regular travel
Experience with Juniper SRX and Mist, Azure or AWS hybrid connectivity, RADIUS and certificate infrastructure, or automotive supplier-security assessments is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working, core hours and the chance to work hands on in vehicle workshops and labs
Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more
Salaries benchmarked against the market annually