IT Operations Lead

Howspace is a SaaS platform for collaborative learning & development, and we are looking for an IT Operations Lead to manage our business software solutions and develop our information security management globally. This is a hands-on role with ownership of our internal IT operations. You’ll be the go-to person for all things IT - working closely with our people, operations, and product teams, as there’s no existing IT team - and you'll have the opportunity to shape the function and grow with the company as we scale. Here's what you can expect:

A global start-up environment with high growth ambitionsA human-centric company cultureA hybrid work environment in one of our offices, either in Helsinki or JyväskyläMonthly base compensation of 4500-5000€ for the role & profile outlined below55+ purpose-driven Howspacians working with you to bring meaningful change to life through collaborative learning and engagement!What does the role require from you?Managing & developing overall business IT infrastructure and cultureManage Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other SaaS applications, including monitoring and optimization of the usageOversee security best practices (MFA, access controls, endpoint security)Grow to manage and develop the information security management system (ISO27001:

2022)Support the customer-facing teams in security-related topicsWork with vendors for hardware, software, and SaaS tools procurementProvide IT support for employees and handle employee onboarding & offboardingWhat does the role require from you? Hands-on experience administering Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365 environmentsSystematic approach to managing the business IT environment with the ability to implement best practices accordinglyInterest in developing or managing information security & compliance (familiarity with ISO 27001 is seen as a benefit)Self-starter with the capability of both detailed execution and stepping back to see the broader contextProven ability to effectively provide end-user IT supportCloud infrastructure knowledge is seen as a plus (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Typically requires 5+ years of experience in IT OperationsFluency in English; additional languages are a plusWe would love to hear from you!We encourage you to send in your application as soon as possible, as we will go through the applications on an ongoing basis.

We value our diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the listed qualifications, but feel passionate and excited about the opportunity.