Head of IT and Security
Do you want to work with IT in Space? Welcome to apply!
OHB Sweden is one of Sweden’s leading Space technology companies. We develop, build, test and operate satellites and satellite sub-systems for missions within communications, earth observation, space research and exploration. Our activity focus is small satellites as well as on propulsion subsystems (chemical and electric) and innovative Attitude & Orbit Control Systems (AOCS). OHB Sweden is part of the major European space technology group OHB.
OHB Sweden and the OHB group are now expanding very quickly and to strengthen our organization we are looking for an experienced IT professional with also knowhow and ability to manage and coordinate the security protection of the company. As Head of IT and Security you will lead a small IT team in Sweden and work closely with other managers and employees to ensure that the company has a state-of-the art, and still safe and secure digital infrastructure to support the company operations. Knowledge of and interest to work with innovative IT technologies is essential. The cooperation is growing within the OHB group which is creating new opportunities and challenges for the IT team. Being a relatively small company with around 120 employees all staff of the company must be able to cover a wide variety of task. Much of the success of the company lies in all employee’s ability to handle their duties autonomously, efficiently and work closely with colleagues, suppliers and partners.
Tasks
- Develop and execute the OHB Sweden IT and digitalization strategy, in close coordination with the OHB Sweden business operations and the OHB group IT functions.
- Manage and continuously improve the local IT infrastructure including network, servers, printers, clients, and software.
- Manage and implement digitalization and application projects, for example evolution of our ERP system new tools, such as AI applications.
- Lead the IT team in the evolution of the IT system, including daily support and maintenance of the company IT services.
- Ensure service and incident management for local users.
- Organize and implement the Information Security Management System
- Organize and coordinate the company security protection, both digital and physical
- Act as the OHB Sweden Security Protection Officer.
- Be contact point to and interact with the OHB group IT and security organizations.
- Organize cooperation and contracts with IT vendors and providers.
- Ensure that the company complies with OHB group IT regulations and policies as well as contractual and legal obligations on information security.
Required Qualifications and Profile
- University degree in computer science, business informatics or comparable discipline.
- At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally in an international or corporate group environment
- Experience and knowledge of information and cyber security management.
- Project management experience
- Knowledge in state-of-the-art IT Infrastructure and Application technologies
- Interest and experience of working in a multi-cultural and international environment.
- Fluent in English and Swedish, both spoken and written.
- Located in, or willingness to relocate to the Stockholm area in Sweden.
- As we are a small company, we welcome a dedicated service-orientated professional who values teamwork with a proactive hands-on attitude.
- Department
- IT
- Locations
- Kista (Stockholm)
Kista (Stockholm)
Benefits
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Paid days off
In addition to the 25 or 30 days holidays, the offices are closed between Christmas and New Year and on days in between Public Holidays... which are paid days off.
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Company events
Annual Summer and Christmas parties, along with other social events during the year such as BBQs, movie nights, ski trips, build challenges and the nationally mandatory weekly "fika".
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Health promotion
Annual health checks, and we offer Benify's self-portal for sports activites, and 3000 SEK/year in wellness contribution.
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Swedish lessons
Introductory Swedish language courses for those newly relocated to Sweden. In other words, "välkommen till Sverige!"
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On-site amenities
Change rooms, showers, kitchen, terrass, massage, table tennis, yoga mats, bicycle repair station and a nearby nature reserve.
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Flexible working hours
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Personal development
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Fruits, coffee, tea and "fika"
About OHB Sweden
Building its success on the passion and exceptional talent of its employees, its extensive knowledge base, OHB Sweden stands stronger than ever to take on new innovative space missions together with its ever growing network of partners and customers.
Head of IT and Security
Do you want to work with IT in Space? Welcome to apply!
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