IT & Security Lead — Build Secure Startup Tech

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

Job summary

Exein S.p.a. is seeking an IT & Security Manager in Rome to own and evolve the company’s technology and security posture. This hands-on role covers IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, governance, asset management and compliance.

You will define IT strategy, implement security controls, manage assets, and support audits while collaborating with leadership and stakeholders across the organization. The position is based in Rome with a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• +5 years of experience in IT, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity or IT operations, ideally in a startup or fast-growing environment.
• Experience building and managing IT infrastructure from the ground up.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, IT controls and security best practices.
• Experience with identity and access management, endpoint management, cloud platforms and SaaS environments.
• Experience in IT asset management and vendor management.
• Familiarity with IT governance, risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting or managing IT/security audits and assessments.
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on attitude, with the ability to operate independently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent English is mandatory, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and manage the company’s IT infrastructure, systems and tools.
• Define and implement scalable IT processes and standards for a growing startup.
• Manage identity and access management, endpoints, SaaS apps, networks and cloud infra.
• Ensure availability, reliability and security of critical IT systems.
• Coordinate security incident response and remediation activities.
• Promote security awareness across the organization.
• Establish IT policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Support IT governance and compliance activities.
• Own IT asset management, licenses and SaaS subscriptions.
• Coordinate IT/software audits and vendor assessments.

Skills

Fluent English

+5 years IT experience

Ownership mindset

Stakeholder communication

Hands-on attitude

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

CISSP

Job description

Exein S.p.a. is seeking an IT & Security Manager in Rome to own and evolve the company’s technology and security posture. This hands-on role covers IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, governance, asset management and compliance.

You will define IT strategy, implement security controls, manage assets, and support audits while collaborating with leadership and stakeholders across the organization. The position is based in Rome with a hybrid work setup.