Description

Join Our Team as an IT Lead and System Administrator - 40hours/week

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic cybersecurity scale-up revolutionizing secure software development? At Irius Risk, we're on a mission to make Secure by Design the standard practice for software teams everywhere. With our platform automating threat modeling, we empower developers to create secure software at scale.


About us
Irius Risk is the world’s leading automated threat modeling tool (*our grandma says so). Born out of a desire to advance threat modeling as an activity and ensure that software is secure from the design stage. Irius Risk helps the largest banks and technology providers build their software. Yep, that’s right, the team builds the tools that build the world’s software.
A scale-up with large enterprise clients that retains a fast-paced, agile, get-things-done, start-up mentality. A place where everyone’s ideas are welcomed, valued, and challenged, meaning the entire team has the opportunity to change how software is built securely at the very largest scale. We also love a meme.


Purpose of the Role
The IT Lead & System Administrator is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the organization’s IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. This role involves managing the IT team, implementing technology solutions, and providing strategic guidance on IT matters to support the organization’s goals.


Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the Team: Be the go-to person for our IT crew, helping them do their best work.
• Manage Systems: Handle the setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of servers, networks, and software.
• IT Support: Solve hardware and software issues for everyone in the office.
• Run Projects: Plan and oversee IT projects, making sure they’re done on time and within budget.
• Work with Vendors: Handle buying and maintaining IT gear and services.
• Create Policies: Develop and enforce IT rules to keep us compliant.
• Monitor Systems: Keep an eye on our systems and suggest ways to improve.
• Disaster Recovery: Make sure we have plans to recover from IT issues quickly.

What we offer


100% remote working.
Excellent working environment.
Work in a highly qualified professional team with world-class references in the Threat modeling sector
Real career development opportunities within the company.
Enhancement of any proactive contribution by employees.
Training and certifications related to your role.
️ Horizontal business culture
´+92% employee retention rate
Requirements
Essential skills and experience

• Tech Skills: Know your stuff when it comes to networks, Windows, Linux, cloud, and system admin tools.
• Leadership: Experience in leading and mentoring an IT team.
• Problem-solving: Great at troubleshooting and fixing problems.
• Security Know-How: Solid understanding of cybersecurity.
• Communication: Good at explaining things to both techies and non-techies.
• Project Management: Able to juggle multiple projects at once.
• Proficient level of English (C1/C2)

Nice to have

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or something similar.
• Experience: At least 5 years in IT management or system admin roles.
• Certifications: Comp TIA Network+, Comp TIA Security+, Microsoft Azure Admin, or Cisco CCNA.
• Project Experience: Experience handling big IT projects.

Who you are:

• Detail-oriented and precise.
• Adaptable to fast-changing tech.
• A team player who works well with others.
• Focused on giving great customer service.
• Proactive in finding and fixing issues.
• Ethical and good with data security.