Network and Infrastructure Lead

London, England, United Kingdom

5/20/2025

Level: 4

Salary band: £75,000-£85,000

Bonus: 8% performance-based, discretionary

Location: Hybrid - work in our London HQ up to 3x/week

At Automata, we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences—from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology.

But we’re more than just a company disrupting the industry—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest.

Why Work at Automata?

• Impact: Your work will directly contribute to advancements in science and medicine, supporting labs around the globe as they push boundaries in research and innovation.
• Innovation: You’ll be part of a team solving complex problems (seriously, no one else has figured out how to do this yet), using cutting-edge technology (we have robots).
• Growth: We invest in our people. Whether through hands-on experience, professional development, or collaborative projects, you’ll grow both professionally and personally.
• Community: Join a diverse, passionate team that values collaboration (golf on a Thursday, Soccer once a month, movie nights whenever we fancy it).
  
  

We're hiring a Network and Infrastructure Lead to contribute to the creation, management, and deployment of global networking, infrastructure and software. This position is based at our London HQ in Angel, and requires a hybrid on site presence.

Responsibilities:

• 20% Strategy
• 30% Networking
• 30% Infrastructure
• 20% System management
  
  

Required Competencies:

• Excellent Communication
• Takes Initiative
• Excels in a collaborative environment
• Continuous Learner
• Resiliency
  
  

Nice to have:

• Experience with Infosec
  
  

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.