IT Lead: Build Internal IT Ops & Security

Håvar Solsvik; Narvik; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Nordscale, a Norwegian AI data centre operator, seeks an IT Lead in Narvik to establish and run the internal IT function. You will start with hands-on operations and employee support, collaborating with our external IT provider, and gradually shaping IT strategy across the organisation.

You will configure devices, implement security and governance, and build scalable infrastructure as the team expands with partnerships and sites. Norwegian and English fluency are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience across networks, infrastructure, cloud services, and software administration.
• Experience with cybersecurity, data protection, and policy implementation.
• Experience with assets, procurement, licences, and vendor management.
• Fluent Norwegian and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Run internal IT operations: configure PCs and software, support users, and manage onboarding, accounts, access, and single sign-on across internal and partner systems.
• Establish IT policies and procedures for cybersecurity, data protection, and business continuity; implement Nordscale’s configuration and security requirements with site leadership and external specialists.
• Manage equipment and software procurement, licences, asset lifecycles, and relationships with IT vendors and service providers.
• Deliver upgrades, migrations, and technical refreshes; monitor performance, uptime, and user experience; develop compatible, scalable infrastructure and support services.

Skills

Networks

Infrastructure

Cloud services

Software admin

User support

Access management

Cybersecurity

Data protection

Procurement

Vendor management

Norwegian

English

Job description

Nordscale, a Norwegian AI data centre operator, seeks an IT Lead in Narvik to establish and run the internal IT function. You will start with hands-on operations and employee support, collaborating with our external IT provider, and gradually shaping IT strategy across the organisation.

You will configure devices, implement security and governance, and build scalable infrastructure as the team expands with partnerships and sites. Norwegian and English fluency are required.