It Manager
IT Manager – Infrastructure, Security & Systems Architecture
Full‑time position. Hybrid work model (remote and/or on‑site in Milan, Boston, or Riyadh). Travel and meeting expenses reimbursed upon approval. An NDA must be signed.
About Institute Itech
Institute Itech is a private research, development and technological innovation institute based in Italy with an international vision. It transforms scientific knowledge, advanced engineering and emerging technologies into concrete solutions for the environment, health, data intelligence, artificial intelligence, urban systems and technological infrastructure.
The company is built on a multidisciplinary vision structured around six pillars: Education, Technology, Social, Nature, Research and Urban. Through these areas, Institute Itech develops high‑impact projects that improve quality of life, make cities more sustainable and create new models of scientific, industrial and social progress.
Main areas of work include environmental monitoring, urban climate mitigation, AI‑based neuroimaging, advanced data analysis and the development of applied technologies for the future.
About the Role
The IT Manager will lead the design, implementation and management of the institute’s IT infrastructure, overseeing corporate systems, cloud services, cybersecurity, networks, devices, software environments, user access, IT policies and operational procedures to support a secure, scalable and professional organization.
Responsibilities
- IT Infrastructure & Systems
- Design and manage IT infrastructure (cloud, on‑premise, hybrid systems)
- Oversee Microsoft 365, Entra ID and enterprise services
- Manage networks, servers and internal systems
- Cybersecurity
- Define and implement cybersecurity strategies
- Manage endpoint protection, monitoring and threat detection
- Ensure compliance with security frameworks and best practices
- Implement VPNs, access control systems and secure communication protocols
- Device & Identity Management
- Manage Intune, Apple Business Manager, MDM policies
- Configure and control corporate devices (MacBook, iPhone, etc.)
- Define user access, permissions and identity structures
- Software & Platform Development Support
- Support development teams with infrastructure and deployment
- Oversee internal platforms (including custom systems and terminal environments)
- Ensure integration between backend systems and infrastructure
- Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection standards
- Define IT policies, access control and internal security procedures
- Manage backups, disaster recovery and system continuity
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT management, infrastructure or cybersecurity
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP)
- Knowledge of identity and access management
- Experience with cybersecurity tools (EDR, SIEM, VPN, firewalls)
- Strong problem‑solving and system design skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in cybersecurity or information security management
- Experience in research environments or tech startups
- Knowledge of DevOps and infrastructure automation
- Experience managing distributed and international teams
Benefits Provided
- Strategic role in building Institute Itech’s IT infrastructure
- Direct collaboration with executive leadership and technical teams
- Opportunity to design systems from scratch
- Growth path toward CIO or Director of IT & Cybersecurity
- Reimbursement of approved travel and project‑related expenses
Compensation
Annual gross salary: €54,000 – €60,000, dependent on experience and expertise. Additional incentives may be considered based on performance and infrastructure milestones.
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Full‑time position. Hybrid work model (remote and/or on‑site in Milan, Boston, or Riyadh). Travel and meeting expenses reimbursed upon approval. An NDA must be signed.
About Institute Itech
Institute Itech is a private research, development and technological innovation institute based in Italy with an international vision. It transforms scientific knowledge, advanced engineering and emerging technologies into concrete solutions for the environment, health, data intelligence, artificial intelligence, urban systems and technological infrastructure.
The company is built on a multidisciplinary vision structured around six pillars: Education, Technology, Social, Nature, Research and Urban. Through these areas, Institute Itech develops high‑impact projects that improve quality of life, make cities more sustainable and create new models of scientific, industrial and social progress.
Main areas of work include environmental monitoring, urban climate mitigation, AI‑based neuroimaging, advanced data analysis and the development of applied technologies for the future.
About the Role
The IT Manager will lead the design, implementation and management of the institute’s IT infrastructure, overseeing corporate systems, cloud services, cybersecurity, networks, devices, software environments, user access, IT policies and operational procedures to support a secure, scalable and professional organization.
Responsibilities
- IT Infrastructure & Systems
- Design and manage IT infrastructure (cloud, on‑premise, hybrid systems)
- Oversee Microsoft 365, Entra ID and enterprise services
- Manage networks, servers and internal systems
- Cybersecurity
- Define and implement cybersecurity strategies
- Manage endpoint protection, monitoring and threat detection
- Ensure compliance with security frameworks and best practices
- Implement VPNs, access control systems and secure communication protocols
- Device & Identity Management
- Manage Intune, Apple Business Manager, MDM policies
- Configure and control corporate devices (MacBook, iPhone, etc.)
- Define user access, permissions and identity structures
- Software & Platform Development Support
- Support development teams with infrastructure and deployment
- Oversee internal platforms (including custom systems and terminal environments)
- Ensure integration between backend systems and infrastructure
- Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection standards
- Define IT policies, access control and internal security procedures
- Manage backups, disaster recovery and system continuity
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT management, infrastructure or cybersecurity
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP)
- Knowledge of identity and access management
- Experience with cybersecurity tools (EDR, SIEM, VPN, firewalls)
- Strong problem‑solving and system design skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in cybersecurity or information security management
- Experience in research environments or tech startups
- Knowledge of DevOps and infrastructure automation
- Experience managing distributed and international teams
Benefits Provided
- Strategic role in building Institute Itech’s IT infrastructure
- Direct collaboration with executive leadership and technical teams
- Opportunity to design systems from scratch
- Growth path toward CIO or Director of IT & Cybersecurity
- Reimbursement of approved travel and project‑related expenses
Compensation
Annual gross salary: €54,000 – €60,000, dependent on experience and expertise. Additional incentives may be considered based on performance and infrastructure milestones.
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