IT & Security Lead: Build & Govern from Ground Up

Exein S.p.a.; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Exein S.p.a. in Rome is seeking an IT & Security Manager to build and govern the company's technology infrastructure, security posture, and compliance. This hands-on leadership role covers IT operations, cybersecurity, asset management, and governance in a fast-growing startup environment.

You will work with leadership to define IT strategy, implement security controls, manage vendors, and support audits. The role requires a strong ownership mindset, ability to build processes from scratch, and

Qualifications

• +5 years of experience in IT, IT infrastructure or cybersecurity.
• Experience building and managing IT infrastructure from the ground up.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and IT controls.
• Experience with IT governance, risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and manage IT infrastructure, systems and tools.
• Define scalable IT processes and standards for a growing startup.
• Manage identity and access, endpoints, SaaS apps, networks and cloud infra.
• Ensure availability, reliability and security of critical IT systems.
• Manage relationships with IT vendors and external partners.
• Establish backup, disaster recovery and business continuity.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Cybersecurity

IT operations

Vendor management

IAM management

Cloud platforms

SaaS management

Audits & compliance

Governance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Tools

N/A

Job description

Exein S.p.a. in Rome is seeking an IT & Security Manager to build and govern the company's technology infrastructure, security posture, and compliance. This hands-on leadership role covers IT operations, cybersecurity, asset management, and governance in a fast-growing startup environment.

You will work with leadership to define IT strategy, implement security controls, manage vendors, and support audits. The role requires a strong ownership mindset, ability to build processes from scratch, and