Overview
Head of IT/Security Jobs in Riga, Riga, Latvia at Aerones
Title: Head of IT/Security
Company: Aerones
Location: Riga, Riga, Latvia
Are you a proactive leader with a passion for IT security and operational excellence? We are looking for a Head of IT/Security to join our dynamic team and make a significant impact on our global operations!
Responsibilities
Remote Team Data & Infrastructure Management: Create infrastructure to support real-time data collection and reporting from remote field teams all over the world. This includes managing secure mobile devices, providing reliable connectivity, and integrating software solutions that optimize team efficiency and accuracy.
Security Systems for Asset Protection: Develop systems for real-time asset tracking and loss prevention, implementing smart security solutions to safeguard valuable materials and optimize usage.
IT Support for Product Teams: Provide reliable IT support, assess and implement cost-saving measures for cloud or hybrid storage, ensuring scalability.
Regular IT & Network Support: Maintain and support IT infrastructure and enterprise networking for offices in Riga and the USA, ensuring scalable, efficient, and secure IT support systems.
Requirements
Technical & Security Expertise: Proven IT security and infrastructure leadership experience +5 years, with hands-on experience in network security and asset protection.
Language skills: Professional Latvian and English language skills.
Technical Stack Experience: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, Linux servers, PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, Deploying Python and PHP applications, Docker and Gitlab CI/CD pipelines.
Problem-Solving & Operational Efficiency: Ability to design and implement IT security systems, with a strong understanding of real-time monitoring and AI-driven analytics.
Team Leadership & Collaboration: Experience managing cross- functional IT teams, with the ability to collaborate with DevOps, security, and product teams.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for IT security and infrastructure, with a proven track record of driving cost-effective solutions and optimizing resources.
Benefits
Opportunity to represent the global leader in robotic wind turbine maintenance and inspection services, working in a supportive and developing work environment and culture
A modern and comfortable office location at Katlakalna iela 11E, Riga
Well-equipped kitchen with healthy snacks
Friendly and knowledgeable colleagues, as well as team events
Health insurance after the probationary period and additional funding for the purchase of glasses
Necessary equipment for the job
Birthday gifts
Paid study leave
An additional 3 days of leave per year, which can be taken as needed
Gifts and additional funding for special occasions (marriage, birth of a child)
Salary ranging from EUR 5500 to EUR 7000 per month before taxes
