Data Center IT Lead — Scale Ops, Security & Relocation

Nordscale Operations; Norway; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Nordscale Operations seeks an IT Manager to lead and own the information technology function across a rapidly scaling AI data centre in Narvik, Norway. The role covers infrastructure planning, asset management, and end-user support in a hands-on capacity.

You will drive IT strategy, procurement decisions, technical implementation, and staff enablement as the organization grows; a self-driven, accountable, and collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IT management experience
• Experience with asset management, procurement and vendor management
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, data protection and compliance

Responsibilities

• Own the IT function and act as senior technical authority
• Lead procurement, evaluation and purchasing of IT equipment and licenses
• Set up and distribute IT equipment, maintain asset inventory and lifecycle
• Provide technical end-user support for hardware and software
• Establish IT policies, security standards and procedures
• Manage cybersecurity, data protection and business continuity
• Plan IT system upgrades, migrations and refreshes
• Monitor system performance, uptime and user experience
• Manage relationships with external IT vendors and service providers
• Scale IT infrastructure as the organization grows

Skills

Hands-on IT management

Procurement & vendor management

Cybersecurity & data protection

End-user support & IT operations

Job description

Nordscale Operations seeks an IT Manager to lead and own the information technology function across a rapidly scaling AI data centre in Narvik, Norway. The role covers infrastructure planning, asset management, and end-user support in a hands-on capacity.

You will drive IT strategy, procurement decisions, technical implementation, and staff enablement as the organization grows; a self-driven, accountable, and collaborative approach is essential.