Hosting And Network Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Hosting And Network Manager (Fintech): Leading a team responsible for the availability, resilience, and security of enterprise hosting and network platforms with an accent on operational governance, infrastructure security, and regulatory compliance. Focus on driving service improvement through standardisation, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives within a regulated financial services environment.

Location: Hybrid in Bristol, UK

Company

hirify.global is the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a hosting and network engineering team, setting clear objectives and fostering accountability.
• Own operational governance for enterprise-scale on-premises and co-location hosting environments.
• Provide oversight of virtualisation (VMware vSphere, NSX) and enterprise storage (NetApp SAN/NAS/HCI) platforms.
• Govern complex data centre and enterprise network architectures, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
• Define and assure backup, disaster recovery, and operational resilience strategies.
• Drive service improvement through standardisation, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives.

Requirements

• Must have proven experience managing hosting and network teams within financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise hosting, data centre operations, and network governance at scale.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, improving operational maturity, and embedding effective controls.
• Deep awareness of infrastructure risk management, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior and non-technical audiences.
• No employment sponsorship provided.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Preferred certifications: VMware VCP/VCAP, Cisco CCNP, ITIL v4.

Culture & Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure.
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working.
• Enhanced parental leave and pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance and health care cash plans.
• Access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions through Wellhub.

Hiring process

• Two stages, including a technical competency-based question and a task.