About us Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; As Wayve grows across continents, we are looking for a IT & Security Manager to own the systems and controls layer the whole company runs on: identity, endpoint, device and asset lifecycle, SaaS, and the and the security controls implemented in all of them. It is one of three peer leadership roles in our infrastructure, IT and security function, all reporting to the same Head of IT. One peer owns the network estate, one owns our global support service, and you own the platforms and the controls. You will do well here if you like owning platforms end to end, turning manual work into automation, and growing the engineers around you. Partner with our central Security team on policy, vulnerability management and incident response. you make them real in the IT environment. Own Okta and everything on it: application onboarding, SSO and SAML migration, group and attribute automation, the application catalogue, and the automation that grants and revokes access. Our Helpdesk Lead runs the joiner, mover and leaver process itself; Own endpoint management across a genuinely mixed Mac, Windows and Linux fleet, covering enrolment, baselines, patching and compliance reporting. Own device and asset lifecycle and SaaS and licensing, including records, reconciliation, audit process, inventory accuracy, tenant administration and vendor relationships. Partner with the Helpdesk Lead on what gets automated away, with the Network Manager on work that crosses both lines such as 802.1x and device posture, and act as the function's interface to compliance on identity, endpoint and asset controls. About youIn order to set you up for success as a IT & Security Manager at Wayve, we are looking for the following skills and experience. EssentialExperience leading an IT, security or infrastructure team, including hiring, performance management and developing engineers. Deep hands-on background in corporate IT platforms: identity (Okta or Entra), endpoint management at fleet scale (Iru, Jamf, Intune or equivalent), and SaaS administration. Hands-on Linux fleet management alongside Mac and Windows. Delivered against a security certification or audit (TISAX, ISO 27001, SOC 2 or equivalent) on the implementation and evidence side. Holds a clear boundary with peer managers, and is honest about risk upward as well as downward. DesirableExperience of a supplier-security assessment in an automotive or OEM supply chain. Exposure to offices, labs, garages and test facilities rather than offices alone, or to AI development environments. This is a full-time role based in our office in London. At Wayve we want the best of all worlds so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know. If you're passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply. At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve For US candidates only, please visit E-Verify Notice and Participation and Right to WorkDISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.
Head of IT and Information Security in London employer: wayve
Wayve is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented AI engineers in a hybrid environment, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in autonomous driving while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the field of AI and data science.
