Director of Networks

Bupa; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Director of Networks to transform network infrastructure and lead cloud-first strategies across its digital platforms. This role involves driving innovation in cloud networking while establishing a product-centric framework that supports the company's growth. Join a commitment to enabling healthier lives through technological advancement.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday, increasing through length of service

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on Bupa products and services

Access to internal development programmes and career pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale network transformations to cloud.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001.
• Experience with product-centric models and embedding DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead vision and strategy for Bupa's network domain.
• Drive the transition to a modern SASE-based architecture.
• Manage cross-functional product teams and optimize commercial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Cloud Networking

Zero Trust Networking

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Palo Alto Prisma

Job description

Job Description:

Director of Networks
Permanent
London / Staines / Manchester (Hybrid Working)

We make health happen
At Bupa, we’re here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives – and make a better world. As a global healthcare leader with no shareholders, our focus is always on our customers and our people. That’s why we invest in innovation, technology, and our teams to deliver exceptional care and support.

As our new Director of Networks, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming our network infrastructure. You’ll lead the shift from legacy systems to a modern, secure, and scalable cloud-first architecture. This is your chance to shape the future of digital health at Bupa – enabling agility, resilience, and innovation across our 700+ sites, including clinics, hospitals, dental practices, and offices.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the vision and strategy for Bupa’s network domain, aligning with our digital transformation goals.
• Drive the transition to a product-led, customer-centric model using modern SASE-based architecture.
• Manage and mentor cross-functional product teams, including engineers, architects, and delivery leads.
• Collaborate across domains (Cloud, Security, Digital Workplace) to ensure seamless integration and shared goals.
• Champion innovation, staying ahead of trends in cloud networking, edge security, and network-as-a-service.
• Support business growth by developing scalable solutions for acquisitions and new site rollouts.
• Own the product lifecycle from discovery to delivery, embedding SRE, DevOps, and automation best practices.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate business needs into product priorities using data and customer insights.
• Optimise commercial performance, managing cost-to-serve, vendor relationships, and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations, embedding Zero Trust principles.

What We’re Looking For
• A degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience leading large-scale network transformations, especially to cloud-based solutions.
• Strong understanding of zero-trust networking and platforms like Palo Alto Prisma.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform networking.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, and ISO 27001.
• A data-driven mindset with a focus on user experience and operational excellence.
• Experience working in a product-centric model, embedding DevSecOps and SRE principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented approach with a passion for innovation.

Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva, our global wellbeing programme, supports every aspect of your health – from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We also support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role, you’ll receive the following benefits and more:
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme
• Discounts on Bupa products and services
• Access to internal development programmes and career pathways

Why Bupa
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa.” We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Locations:

Angel Court, London