Head of IT (m/f/x)

Virtual Identity; Porto; Híbrido; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading IT consulting firm in Porto seeks a Head of IT to drive digital transformation and innovation. The role involves supporting a remote workforce, managing security threats, and enhancing efficiency through automation. Candidates should possess a profound IT background, experience in Microsoft 365, and strong leadership skills. Fluency in English is essential, while German is a plus. This full-time position offers the chance to shape a vibrant company culture and collaborate with IT service partners.

Qualificações

• Profound expertise in IT, infrastructure, networking, and security topics.
• Experience with certification processes (ISO 27001, SOC2) is beneficial.
• Fluency in English; German skills are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Support over 200 employees in a remote-first environment.
• Identify new digitalization and automation opportunities.
• Maintain security strategy and protect client data.
• Coordinate with IT service partners and strengthen self-service.

Conhecimentos

IT expertise

Microsoft 365 administration

Endpoint management

Cloud/SaaS services

APIs and automation frameworks

Knowledge of AI tools

IT certification processes

Leadership and communication skills

Fluent in English

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Job Description

Are you passionate about driving digital transformation from the inside out? At Virtual Identity, we explore everyday problems with passion and solve them digitally – making them not only fun but above all useful.

Candidates must live in Portugal!

What you will do:

• Enable excellence: Support over 200 employees to work seamlessly in a remote‑first environment with cutting‑edge tools and infrastructure
• Drive innovation: Identify new digitalization and automation opportunities that make our colleagues’ daily work easier and more efficient
• Protect what matters: Keep a vigilant eye on security threats and safeguard our data and our clients’ data with a comprehensive security strategy
• Build partnerships: Coordinate collaboration with IT service partners while strengthening our colleagues’ self‑service capabilities
• Shape culture: Create and nurture the VI culture, sharing your knowledge and experience as an active part of our community

Requirements

What we expect:

• Profound expertise in IT, infrastructure, networking and security topics
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 environment administration (Entra, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online)
• Experience with endpoint management and hardening solutions (Kandji, Intune) for secure device lifecycle management
• Hands‑on experience with Cloud/SaaS services and modern IT architectures
• Deep knowledge of APIs and automation frameworks (Power Automate, Logic Apps, Zapier, n8n) to streamline business processes
• Knowledge of AI tools and agentic AI systems to enhance productivity and drive intelligent automation
• Comprehensive and strategic understanding of the IT tool landscape and emerging technologies
• Experience with certification processes (ISO 27001, SOC2) and continuous improvement methodologies
• First experience as a leader with strong communication skills, decision‑making ability, and team management expertise
• Fluency in English is a must‑have; German‑speaking skills are a plus

Contact Michael Vonach

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting