Verda is scaling quickly across infrastructure, customers, geographies, and headcount. The internal technology environment needs to keep pace.

We're looking for a Head of IT to take ownership of Verda's internal IT function end-to-end, from identity and access management through to SaaS, devices, corporate infrastructure, vendors, controls, and the processes that keep the organisation operating securely.

This is a senior role with significant autonomy. We need someone who can build the IT to function in a rapidly scaling environment rather than simply operate an existing one. You'll work closely with Security, Compliance, and People, and you'll be expected to make sound technical and operational decisions without waiting for a playbook.

We're ambitious, curious, and pragmatic builders. We operate with low hierarchy, high ownership, and a strong bias for action.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will own and deliver Verda's internal IT strategy, operations and technology roadmap.

You will:

Own Verda's internal corporate IT strategy and operating model as Verda scales
Build and operate a secure, reliable, and scalable internal IT environment
Own identity and access management, device and endpoint management, and core SaaS systems
Advance and maintain IT policies, standards, controls, and operational processes
Own onboarding, offboarding, device lifecycle, and employee IT processes
Partner closely with Security and Compliance on IT security controls and compliance requirements
Own remediation of IT-related risks and control gaps
Establish appropriate backup, recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery processes for the corporate IT structure
Own the selection, implementation, and lifecycle management of critical IT systems
Manage IT vendors, contracts, procurement, and performance
Act as the escalation point for complex IT incidents and failures
Establish repeatable processes and standards that can operate across a growing international organisation
Provide technical recommendations and risk assessments to leadership
Continuously evaluate Verda's internal technology stack and remove unnecessary complexity

Your key competencies

Demonstrated ability to own an IT function or significant IT environment end-to-end
Deep technical understanding of identity and access management, endpoint management, SaaS, networking, and IT infrastructure
Strong understanding of IT security, access control, authentication, device security, and operational risk
Ability to design and implement secure IT environments rather than simply operate existing ones
Strong technical judgement and ability to make high-impact decisions independently
Strong understanding of how IT controls support security and compliance requirements
Ability to identify risks before they become incidents and drive remediation through to completion
Ability to translate technical risks and trade-offs into clear business decisions
Strong vendor management and commercial judgement
Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational requirements
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting international or distributed organisations
Comfortable operating with incomplete information and making decisions quickly

Nice to have

Experience in building and operating an IT function in a rapidly scaling technology company
Experience operating a cloud-first, SaaS-heavy environment
Strong experience with IAM, SSO, MDM, and endpoint management
Experience implementing IT controls within security or compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2
Experience designing business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response processes
Experience managing significant IT vendors and budgets
Experience hiring and leading an IT team
Experience working closely with Security and Compliance teams
Experience in cloud infrastructure, data centers, or another technically complex environment

Practicalities

Location: Helsinki, Finland or London, UK
Hybrid mode: Working 3 days a week from our Helsinki or London office
Employment type: Full-time and permanent

What's next

We're building fast and this role needs the right person behind it. There's no artificial deadline, but when we find who we're looking for, we move.

If this sounds like your next move, apply now.

Please submit your application through our Careers page. We don't accept applications sent by email.

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