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Head of IT / Leiter IT - Infrastructure & Security

Location: Zug, Switzerland

Company

We are working with a reputable financial client based in the city centre of Zug, Switzerland seeking a Head of IT for their Infrastructure and security team.

With 30 years experience, currently serving over 100 countries with their services, this is a company where you can grow through continuous professional development and work in a flat organisation with short decision-making processes.

Main Responsibilities

• Personnel and technical management of the IT team with a total of 4 employees
• Project management
• Administration and development of the Linux and Windows environments
• Operation and administration of the Exchange environment
• Engineering and operation of the virtualization environment (VMware & Citrix)
• Main responsibility for network engineering and troubleshooting
• Ensuring trouble-free and permanent operation of the IT infrastructure
• Firewall and security engineering
• Trend scouting (focus on technology and security)
• Second level support/troubleshooting in case of technical failures
• Responsible for budgeting, controlling and compliance with SLAs
• Forming the interface with the authorities and third-party partners on all IT related issues
• Communication with external parties (suppliers, customers, etc.)
• Working closely with management and team leaders
• Backup for all other IT service functions

Required skills and experience

• Professional degree in IT
• 10+ years of professional and management experience, preferably in a similar position/environment
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral, German would be a plus
• High security awareness
• Good analytical skills and fast comprehension
• High quality standards, conceptual understanding and eye for detail
• Entrepreneurial, innovative thinking and acting
• Team player with multicultural sensitivity

We offer

• High standard and modern working environment
• Centrally located offices in Zug, close to the train station (20 mins from Zurich)
• Global client base
• Flat organization structure and short decision-making processes
• Multicultural & dynamic team with cross-functional roles
• Continuous professional development

Please note: Only Swiss or EU passport holders or holders of a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.

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