Head of Infrastructure & Security (Remote - EU)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Infrastructure & Security in the European Union.

In this strategic leadership role, you will shape and oversee the company’s IT infrastructure, security, and cloud operations. You will define technology strategies that support rapid growth while ensuring robust security, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. You will manage cloud environments, data infrastructure, and IT services, while mentoring and leading a high-performing team. The role demands both hands-on expertise and visionary thinking, providing the opportunity to implement scalable solutions that directly impact business success. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to align technology initiatives with organizational goals. This position offers a mix of strategic influence, technical challenge, and the chance to build a world-class IT function from the ground up.

Accountabilities

• Define and implement the company’s IT infrastructure and security strategy, aligning with organizational objectives.
• Lead cloud and computing infrastructure management, optimizing for scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Establish comprehensive security protocols and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
• Design and maintain data infrastructure to support large-scale AI model training and deployment.
• Oversee IT operations, including hardware procurement, onboarding, internal tools, and day-to-day support.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize technology projects and ensure alignment with business goals.

Requirements

• 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 3–4 years in a leadership role managing strategy and teams in high-growth tech environments.
• Deep hands-on expertise in cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, including IAM, networking, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Proven track record in building and managing corporate security programs, including leading compliance audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Strong automation skills for IT operations, from onboarding to monitoring and incident response.
• Excellent business acumen, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and manage budgets effectively.
• Startup mentality: comfortable with ambiguity, hands-on implementation, and fast-paced decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are a strong plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with meaningful stake in company growth.
• Autonomy to select tools, design processes, and shape IT/security culture.
• Opportunity to build a world-class IT function from the ground up.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with a highly skilled team.
• Remote work flexibility within European time zones.
• Professional growth opportunities in cutting-edge AI and deep-tech sectors.
• Direct impact on organizational success and mission-critical operations.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!