IT Manager

Role overview

We're looking for an IT Manager to take ownership of our in-house IT environment. You'll be the go-to person for all internal IT topics, keeping our Microsoft 365 environment secure and well administered, and building cybersecurity into how we work day to day.

At Stargate Hydrogen, you'll lead the development of IT practices that support our daily operations, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and proactive risk management across the organisation.

About the company

At Stargate, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the world. We are passionate about climate, hydrogen, and innovation. Our enthusiastic team and pioneering spirit provide an opportunity to engage in work that truly matters. We encourage you to think big and creatively to turn your ideas into reality.

As the company is in a scale-up phase, you will have the opportunity to shape its structure and processes and have a great deal of responsibility and freedom in your work. The environment is agile, and problems are solved unbureaucratically.

What does the day-to-day look like in this role?

Administer and secure our Microsoft 365 environment (Entra ID/Azure AD, Exchange, SharePoint/Teams, endpoint management, licensing), and define internal IT structures such as identity and access management, user account provisioning, environment access, permissions, automation, and configuration management

Oversee the development and implementation of cybersecurity strategies, including phishing prevention, access controls, and incident response

Set up configuration and access management for key internal tools (e.g., ticketing, file management), establishing proper permission structures, license compliance, and end-to-end lifecycle management of applications and IT assets

Handle software licensing, IT billing, budgeting, and procurement decisions, including whether to buy, lease, or outsource hardware and services

Ensure a secure and functional network environment in office spaces, including network architecture, cabling, connectivity, and workstation support in new or existing premises

Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies to ensure business continuity

Define and roll out the company’s AI usage policy and rules, covering approved tools, data handling, and acceptable use, and ensure ongoing compliance

Act as the first point of contact for employees on IT and security questions

Must-have qualifications and experiences

3+ years of experience in IT management or systems administration, ideally in a company of 50-100 employees

Formal IT education

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and security tooling (Entra ID, Intune, Defender, or similar)

Solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including phishing prevention and incident response

Ability to work independently and take ownership of IT topics end to end

Good communication skills in English (additional languages a plus)

Nice-to-have qualifications

Experience in a scale-up or manufacturing environment

Background in AI governance or usage policy

Experience providing IT user support, helping employees troubleshoot day-to-day issues with laptops, equipment, and access problems

Familiarity with network setup for new office premises

Why us?

You will join a world-class team of 60+ experienced and goal-driven professionals and hydrogen technology experts

We are an agile startup wishing to make a difference in a field typically dominated by large and slow behemoths

We have raised over 50 million Euros from both equity and grant instruments for scaling up our technology

What’s in it for you?

You will be able to contribute to electrolysis technology and its novel applications, thereby participating in creating a net zero world

You can accelerate your career and enjoy professional growth opportunities

We have a flexible working policy. Employees are expected to be in the office at least 50% of the time, with the rest organised between office and remote work according to the projects at hand

You can choose between employer health insurance or sports compensation

We organise regular team events and company Summer Days that foster camaraderie, collaboration, and fun outside of the workplace

We aim to fill this position at the earliest opportunity, so we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

We are seeking candidates currently located in Estonia who do not require relocation.

Department: FIN.

ATS provider: Bamboohr.