ICT Manager

Overview

Joining AIKO means becoming part of a young, talented team dedicated to delivering high-quality work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We believe in trust, responsibility, and flexibility, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive. Our team enjoys collaborating in our Turin office, working from home when desired, and taking time off when needed. Don’t miss the chance to revolutionize the future with us!

We are seeking a skilled ICT Manager to join our innovative AI company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the company's ICT infrastructure. This includes overseeing a computational cluster environment built on virtualization software, managing the office network and adhering to ISO standards for a secure and standardized IT infrastructure.

This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations, data security, and compliance, making it essential for someone with a proactive mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong grasp of modern ICT practices.

For this job opportunity, presence in the office is required 3 days a week.

Tasks

1. Cluster Management
   
   • Maintain and optimize a computational cluster consisting of multiple workstations.
   • Manage virtualization, orchestration and other related tools.
   • Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and scalability of the computational infrastructure.
   • Implement backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies for virtualized environments.
2. Office Network & Connectivity
   
   • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the office network (LAN/WAN).
   • Ensure secure, reliable, and fast connections for employees both on-site and remote.
   • Manage VPN services to support secure remote working environments.
   • Troubleshoot and resolve network and connectivity issues efficiently.
3. Compliance & Standardization
   
   • Implement and maintain ICT processes that align with ISO standards such as ISO 27001 and other relevant frameworks.
   • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data protection requirements.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously improve IT governance policies.
4. ICT Infrastructure Management
   
   • Deploy, maintain, and monitor servers, workstations, and software applications.
   • Ensure proper asset management, including hardware and software inventories.
   • Establish and maintain standardized ICT documentation and configurations.
   • Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers.
5. Team Collaboration & Support
   
   • Work closely with cross-functional teams to support ICT requirements for AI development and deployment.
   • Mentor junior IT staff, if applicable, to foster skill development within the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience with virtualization software and other cluster management tools.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and VPN solutions.
• Proficiency in managing Linux and Windows environments.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and experience in implementing IT governance policies.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and hybrid infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in ICT management or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience in managing virtualized environments and network infrastructure.
• Exposure to ISO 27001 implementation or similar frameworks.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent) are a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Access to courses for skills improvement
• Ticket Restaurants
• Health insurance, on a CCNL insurance plan
• Welfare plan, according to CCNL
• Salary for the role: 35K-45K€

DEI in AIKO

AIKO is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Research shows that women or people belonging to minorities often don't apply to roles they don't feel match 100% of the requirements. If this posting is interesting to you, we encourage you to apply even if it is not a perfect match! We are looking for real people, not robots!

About Us
AIKO is a cutting-edge deep-tech company founded in 2017. We specialize in developing advanced automation software tailored for space missions, empowering humanity's ambitions beyond Earth's orbit. Our mission is to revolutionize the space industry by providing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety in space exploration endeavors.