Manager, IT Network Infrastructure [648]

D-Wave; Florida; Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Wave Quantum Inc. in Florida is seeking an experienced Manager, IT Network Infrastructure to lead our network engineering and administration function.

This hands-on leadership role combines people leadership, technical expertise, and operational excellence to ensure our network is secure, reliable, and scalable. You will own the network roadmap, manage budgets and vendors, and collaborate with Security and IT leadership to deliver enterprise wireless, VPN, firewalls, and cloud connectivity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 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.
• Experience with BGP routing and cloud network integration, such as AWS Direct Connect.
• Experience deploying, tuning, and monitoring enterprise wireless infrastructure.
• Familiarity with network monitoring, configuration management, version control, and automation tools.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, customer service, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support occasional evenings/weekends or IT on-call requirements.
• CCNP or equivalent hands‑on expertise; CCIE is an asset.
• Experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices.
• Experience scaling enterprise networks through rapid organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

IP network design

Cisco networking

NAC/802.1X

Zero Trust

BGP routing

Cloud networking

Wireless infra

Monitoring & automation

Budget & vendor mgmt

CCNP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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.
• Experience deploying, tuning, and monitoring enterprise wireless infrastructure.
• Familiarity with network monitoring, configuration management, version control, and automation tools.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, customer service, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support occasional evenings/weekends or IT on‑call requirements.
• CCNP or equivalent hands‑on expertise; CCIE is an asset.
• Experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices.
• Experience scaling enterprise networks through rapid organizational growth.

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say "why not"; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy Is Simple But Powerful

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got - not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture). The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.

Inclusion

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

144,000 - 198,000 USD per year(FL)