
IT Manager
- Hybrid
- Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
- Security
Why you’ll love this job
Join us as an IT Manager and lead the evolution of our back-office architecture and day-to-day operations. You’ll manage the IT team, driving innovation and reliability across our core back-office systems and network environments. This role offers the opportunity to shape our back-office strategy, foster a strong IT culture, and solve complex technical challenges. Your leadership will directly impact the day-to-day operations, security, and performance of our back-office architecture, supporting critical services and systems.
The Role: As an IT Manager, you will oversee the design, implementation, and management of our back-office technologies, including hardware, software, networks and systems. You’ll provide both strategic direction and hands-on guidance, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our systems. This role combines technical expertise with people management, making it ideal for someone passionate about mentoring and fostering a high-performing team.
Your mission:
· Manage and mentor the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
· Develop and manage IT budgets, including procurement of IT equipment and services.
· Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
· Oversee IT operations, ensuring high levels of performance, security, and availability.
· Lead IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
· Evaluate and recommend new technologies and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
· Lead incident response and on-call processes.
· Own and execute the technical roadmap and long-term strategy development.
· Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address their technology needs.
What makes you a great candidate:
Experience:
· 7+ years in IT roles, including 3+ years in a leadership position.
· Proven track record of managing and mentoring technical teams.
· Hands-on experience with back-office systems, including CRM, MDM, HRMS.
· Proven work experience in high-security environments.
Technical Expertise:
· Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies (e.g., AD, Office 365).
· Proficiency in managing, observing & monitoring endpoint management platforms.
· Solid understanding of CRM solutions.
· Deep expertise in office networks.
· Experience with incident management, problem resolution.
· Knowledge of ISO27001 (access control and identity management, incident response, endpoint security, network security, application security, data protection and encryption).
Leadership Skills:
· Ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams.
· Experience in budget management and resource planning.
· Strong communication and collaboration skills.
· Proven success in delivering complex projects and managing cross-functional initiatives.
Nice to Have:
· Experience with configuring RADIUS servers.
· Familiarity with network detection and response systems.
· ITIL/COBIT/CITM/CGEIT/CISSP certification.
*Please note that applicants may be subject to a screening process.*
Why you’ll love Datenna
Work on globally impactful projects in geopolitical intelligence
Lead innovation in OSINT and AI technologies
Competitive compensation and benefits
Dynamic, international team environment
Significant growth opportunities in a scale-up
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We have received your application and will be in touch shortly. This is the process we follow: 1. Screening Call with a Recruiter Our journey together starts with a brief call. We’ll discuss your experience, career goals, and provide an overview of the role. It’s an opportunity for us to get to know each other better. 2. Behavioral Interview Next, you’ll have a behavioral interview where we’ll explore your past experiences, problem-solving abilities, and how you handle various situations. This helps us understand how you align with our values and work culture. 3. System Design Interview (for Tech Roles) For technical roles, you’ll participate in a system design interview. We’ll dive into your ability to architect scalable and efficient systems, assessing your design thinking and technical expertise. 4. Skill Assessment In the final stage, you’ll undergo a skill assessment tailored to your role. For technical positions, this will be a technical interview focused on your specific expertise. For other roles, you’ll take part in a case interview that evaluates your problem-solving and analytical skills.



