IT Lead (f/m/d)

DcubeD; Germering; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing NewSpace company located in Germering is looking for an IT Lead to oversee IT strategy, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft 365 administration and experience in agile environments. Responsibilities include leading IT projects, maintaining cybersecurity protocols, and collaborating with internal and external partners. This position offers a chance to make significant contributions to a forward-thinking and innovative organization.

Leistungen

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive workplace

Qualifikationen

• Experience in building a company IT function.
• Previous leadership experience, preferably in a start‑up or agile environment.
• Strong understanding of cyber security matters and export controlled environments.

Aufgaben

• Ownership of the complete IT landscape including cyber security and AI.
• Support with New Space export control matters.
• Train staff and lead the IT team.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft 365 administration

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Networking fundamentals

Agile project management

Collaboration skills

Jobbeschreibung

Here is why you are going to love this role

The ideal candidate for our IT Lead role is you - an experienced IT professional who has built and shaped company‑wide IT environments in dynamic, fast‑moving settings. You have hands‑on leadership experience and feel comfortable taking full responsibility for IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and tools like Microsoft 365 and AI. With your previous exposure to New Space export control requirements, you can turn business needs and compliance topics into practical, scalable IT solutions. Your technical strengths include Microsoft 365 administration, Windows systems, networking basics, and up‑to‑date cybersecurity practices, enabling you to keep the company’s IT landscape reliable and secure. Your main priorities are the implementation of IT security monitoring processes and the homogenization of the company IT landscape.

You enjoy working closely with management, teams, and external partners, communicating clearly with people regardless of their technical background. Well‑organized and process‑minded, you set up documentation, lifecycle processes, permission models, and support structures that help the company run smoothly. You balance strategic planning with everyday operational needs and stay proactive in finding solutions and testing new technologies. With your strong sense of ownership, collaborative mindset, and willingness to share knowledge, you help create a dependable and forward‑looking IT environment.

The ideal candidate for our IT Lead role is you - an experienced IT professional who has built and shaped company‑wide IT environments in dynamic, fast‑moving settings. You have hands‑on leadership experience and feel comfortable taking full responsibility for IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and tools like Microsoft 365 and AI. With your previous exposure to New Space export control requirements, you can turn business needs and compliance topics into practical, scalable IT solutions. Your technical strengths include Microsoft 365 administration, Windows systems, networking basics, and up‑to‑date cybersecurity practices, enabling you to keep the company’s IT landscape reliable and secure. Your main priorities are the implementation of IT security monitoring processes and the homogenization of the company IT landscape.

You enjoy working closely with management, teams, and external partners, communicating clearly with people regardless of their technical background. Well‑organized and process‑minded, you set up documentation, lifecycle processes, permission models, and support structures that help the company run smoothly. You balance strategic planning with everyday operational needs and stay proactive in finding solutions and testing new technologies. With your strong sense of ownership, collaborative mindset, and willingness to share knowledge, you help create a dependable and forward‑looking IT environment.

Your responsibilities cover the following areas:

1. Strategy & Leadership

• IT strategy and ownership of the complete IT landscape, including cyber security and AI
• Support with New Space export control matters
• Translation of business requirements into scalable IT solutions
• Main IT contact for management, internal teams, and external partners, vendors and service providers
• Evaluation of new technologies with business value
• Preparation of IT input for budgeting and management decisions
• Support of business departments with IT solutions
• Definition and supervision of IT support processes
• Escalation point for complex or critical IT issues
• Leadership and mentoring of IT staff where applicable

2. Infrastructure

• Oversight of IT infrastructure and cyber security including PCs, printers, Poly Studio, servers, and networks
• Ensuring reliable Wi‑Fi, VPN, and internet connectivity
• Definition of hardware and software standards
• Planning and coordination of system upgrades and migrations
• Ownership of Microsoft 365 including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and external collaboration
• Maintain overview of IT assets and systems

3. Processes

• Definition of permission models and access concepts, including cyber security and AI
• Hardware and software lifecycle management
• Approval of IT procurement and licensing decisions
• Establishment and maintenance of IT documentation and standards
• Continuous improvement of IT processes
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes

Here is what you bring to the table

Background:

• Experience in building a company IT function
• Previous leadership experience
• Has preferably worked at a start‑up or in an agile and fast‑paced company environment

Core hard skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Strong understanding of company wide IT infrastructure
• Understanding of export controlled environments
• Strong understanding of cyber security matters
• Agile project management skills
• Advanced Microsoft 365 administration knowledge
• Solid experience with Windows environments and IT hardware
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals
• Previous exposure and understanding of the potential and use of safe and compliant AI

Personal qualities:

• Leadership and ownership mindset, getting others engaged
• Ability to think analytically, yet creatively
• Structured way of working
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills Ability to balance operational and strategic tasks
• Clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Structured and process driven working style
• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset
• Continuous learning and technology monitoring
• Ability and willingness to share information

Dcubed is a fast‑growing NewSpace company headquartered in Germering/Munich which accelerates space exploration through durable and affordable space hardware. Our easy‑to‑use and readily available space mechanisms and subsystems (solar arrays, deployable structures) have flown over a dozen times to space and are used by many of the leading space companies in the world. We are an inclusive workplace where all are welcome (f,m,x) and we offer a comprehensive benefits package.