IT Lead: Build Our Internal IT & Security

Nordscale Operations AS; Narvik; Remote; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Nordscale Operations AS in Narvik invites applications for an IT Lead to establish and run the internal IT function. You will start with hands-on IT operations and employee support, collaborating with an external IT provider, and later shape IT strategy across the organisation.

You will cover cybersecurity, data protection, vendor relationships, and scalable infrastructure, with a focus on reliability and performance. Fluent Norwegian and English are required.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience across networks, infrastructure, cloud services, software administration, and access management.
• Experience supporting larger organizations with multiple partners is valuable.
• Fluent Norwegian and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day 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 Nscale’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; and develop compatible, scalable infrastructure and support services.

Skills

Networks & infrastructure

Cloud services

Software administration

User support

Access management

Education

IT management certification

Cybersecurity certification (desirable)

Tools

Licensing management

Vendor management

IT asset management

Job description

Nordscale Operations AS in Narvik invites applications for an IT Lead to establish and run the internal IT function. You will start with hands-on IT operations and employee support, collaborating with an external IT provider, and later shape IT strategy across the organisation.

You will cover cybersecurity, data protection, vendor relationships, and scalable infrastructure, with a focus on reliability and performance. Fluent Norwegian and English are required.