Director Corporate IT (all genders)

STARK; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading defense technology company in Germany seeks a Director Corporate IT to oversee IT operations across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT management, particularly within high-security industries, and a proven track record in scaling IT functions. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong leadership abilities and exceptional communication skills in both English and German.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in IT management, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong technical foundation across infrastructure, IT support, and network management.
• Familiarity with defense compliance such as ISO 27001 is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead global IT support operations, ensuring high availability.
• Define and monitor KPIs for response times and user satisfaction.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and automation projects.

Kenntnisse

IT management

Leadership in high-security industries

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Communication in English and German

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

STARK Defense is a fast‑growing European defense technology company specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced defense systems. With operations across Germany and the UK, we are scaling rapidly to meet growing international demand. As part of this growth, we are building a strong corporate backbone that ensures security, speed, and reliability across all business.

Director Corporate IT – Overview

The Director Corporate IT is responsible for leading and scaling the company’s IT function across all locations (Berlin, Munich, UK, and future sites). This leadership role oversees all aspects of corporate IT operations — including IT Support & Helpdesk, System Administration, IT Procurement, and IT Security Engineering — ensuring robust, secure, and efficient technology operations aligned with defense‑industry standards and internal growth targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead global IT support operations, ensuring high availability and excellent user experience.
• Define and monitor KPIs for response times, resolution rates, and user satisfaction.
• Manage on‑premises and cloud infrastructure, leading projects such as office setups, migrations, and automation.
• Standardize and secure IT environments across regions, automating environment setup using scripting and configuration management tools.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships and procurement processes, optimizing hardware and software acquisition while managing budgeting and cost control.
• Act as the primary interface between Corporate IT and Corporate Security functions, implementing and operationalizing endpoint protection, access control, and network monitoring in collaboration with the CISO and Security team.
• Translate compliance and classified‑project requirements into practical IT controls.
• Build and lead a distributed Corporate IT team across Berlin, Munich, and the UK, balancing operational needs with mid‑term standardization and automation goals.
• Define long‑term IT roadmap aligned with business goals, production needs, and classified project requirements.
• Drive automation, scalability, and resilience within all IT functions.
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on digital strategy, risk, and investment priorities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT management, including 5+ years in leadership roles in high‑security or regulated industries such as defense, aerospace, or critical infrastructure.
• Proven experience in scaling IT operations across multiple sites and countries.
• Strong technical foundation across infrastructure, IT support, network management, and cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with CISO and Information Security functions.
• Familiarity with defense compliance such as VS‑NfD, BSI Grundschutz, ISO 27001 is highly advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in English and German.
• Hands‑on, pragmatic leadership style, with the ability to move between strategy and execution.

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.