Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)
Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)
Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) develops enterprise-focused quantum computing technology for organizations exploring practical applications of quantum systems. Founded in 2017, the company combines expertise in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise technology to deliver solutions intended to be accessible, secure, and reliable. Its work centers on helping businesses build quantum capabilities and investigate complex problems that may benefit from quantum computing.

IT Director (Hybrid, Reading, UK)

Lead Oxford Quantum Circuits’ global IT strategy, infrastructure, security, and technology operations. Build scalable capabilities that support the international growth of a quantum computing company.

Description

  • Set and execute OQC’s global IT strategy and roadmap, aligning technology investment, infrastructure, capabilities, growth objectives, business priorities, and budgets
  • Build a scalable global IT function
  • Manage and develop the IT and networking team
  • Own the full technology estate, including infrastructure, networking, cloud environments, business systems, end-user technology, Help Desk services, assets, and software licensing
  • Improve information security and operational resilience
  • Create the Information Security roadmap and lead compliance with ISO 27001 and SOC 2
  • Establish dependable backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities
  • Lead technology transformation by simplifying the technology environment, improving information flow, automating processes, and introducing emerging technologies such as AI
  • Implement practical IT governance through effective policies, controls, and standards
  • Oversee IT budgets, software and hardware suppliers, procurement, SLAs, and technology programmes
  • Work closely with the Executive team and business leaders

Requirements

  • Extensive experience leading IT within a medium-sized global technology company or another technically complex organisation
  • Experience building and scaling hybrid in-house and outsourced IT operations, including recruiting, developing, and leading high-performing technical teams
  • Broad ownership of IT environments spanning infrastructure, networking, support, cloud platforms, information security, and business systems
  • Practical experience implementing and operating under ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2 frameworks
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, data protection, and technology risk management
  • Solid technical knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and VPN technologies
  • Experience with Windows and Linux environments, identity management, servers, and cloud technologies
  • Experience designing and testing disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity plans in business-critical environments
  • Strong commercial and leadership skills covering budgets, suppliers, procurement, stakeholder management, and complex IT programme delivery
  • Ability to travel to OQC’s Reading offices within approximately one hour when needed
  • Ability to support users across the UK, EU, APAC, and USA in a 24/7 operating environment
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally and join out-of-hours calls

Benefits

  • Work in a culture that encourages bold innovation
  • Access to distinctive laboratory infrastructure
  • Help advance the boundaries of computation
  • Benefits and a positive workplace culture, with details available on the linked careers page

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