Manager, IT Network Infrastructure [648] at D-Wave Quantum in Boca Raton, FL

Job description

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com . About the role Are you passionate about building high-performing teams and the infrastructure that keeps an organization connected, secure, and running? D-Wave is seeking an experienced Manager, IT Network Infrastructure to lead our network engineering and administration function. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll combine people leadership, technical expertise, and operational excellence to ensure D-Wave’s network infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable. You’ll lead the team responsible for core network services while owning the infrastructure roadmap, operational health, budget, and vendor relationships. If you enjoy developing technical talent, solving complex infrastructure challenges, and building reliable technology at scale, we’d love to hear from you. This role is open to candidates in Florida. However, a hybrid work structure at our Head Office in Boca Raton is preferred. What you'll do Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of network professionals, providing technical direction and supporting career growth. Set team priorities and performance expectations, providing feedback, development, and performance management. Support hiring, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet current and future network needs. Network Infrastructure & Operations Own the network infrastructure roadmap, translating business needs into scalable architecture and technology priorities. Coordinate with Security team for the design, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing management of core network infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust, and encryption management. Establish network standards, policies, and work within change management practices to maintain a secure and reliable environment. Lead response to network incidents, including root-cause analysis and post-incident improvements. Continuously improve network reliability, performance, and customer experience. Planning & Vendor Management Manage network infrastructure budgets, vendors, contracts, hardware, software, and connectivity services. Evaluate infrastructure needs and recommend solutions that support business growth and evolving technology requirements. Partner with IT leadership and cross-functional teams on infrastructure upgrades, security initiatives, and business projects. About You Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 8+ years of enterprise IT networking experience. 3+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or supervising technical professionals. Strong expertise in IP network design and administration, including VLANs, subnetting, VPNs, wireless, remote connectivity, and access control. Strong experience with Cisco networking technologies, including firewalls and load balancing. Hands-on experience with NAC/802.1X, Zero Trust, and network security technologies. Advanced network troubleshooting and structured change management experience. Experience with BGP routing and cloud network integration, such as AWS Direct Connect. Experien