IT & Security Operations Lead

About encoord

encoord is a small and growing software company that helps energy stakeholders plan for the future. encoord develops and commercializes software for integrated planning across electric generation, transmission, and distribution, and across electric and gas infrastructures. encoord’s flagship integrated planning software SAInt is designed for workflows that require iteration across two or more of the following modeling domains: power system capacity expansion optimization, power system production cost optimization, balanced AC power flow of transmission networks, contingency analysis, unbalanced AC power flow simulations of distribution networks, and gas hydraulic simulations of gas transmission and distribution networks.

Our team of 20+ people from 10+ countries works from offices in Denver and Essen, serving electric and gas utilities, system and market operators, and asset developers worldwide.

Our diverse, international team combines technical expertise with a collaborative and supportive working culture.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on IT & Security Operations Lead to take ownership of our internal IT infrastructure, cloud environment, and cybersecurity. You will work closely with our CIO and IT Operations Specialist to build secure, reliable, and scalable operations across our German and US offices. This is a senior individual-contributor role with end-to-end technical ownership, not a people-management position.

What you’ll do

• Administer and secure Microsoft 365 E5, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview, and Azure services.

• Manage networks, firewalls, VPNs, Windows Server, endpoints, backups, and disaster recovery.

• Drive vulnerability management, patching, security monitoring, and incident response.

• Implement security policies, and build and maintain the technical controls and compliance evidence for ISO 27001.

• Improve IT processes through automation and coordinate with external service providers.

About you

• At least five years of hands-on experience in Microsoft-based enterprise IT and security.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Azure, and networking.

• Experience with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, backup and recovery, and technical security controls.

• Independent, solution-oriented approach with excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills.

• Fluent English, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

• The right to work in Germany, or eligibility to obtain a residence permit that authorizes employment.

• ISO 27001 experience, GRC platform experience, or Microsoft certifications are a plus.

Your Benefits

• Flexible working hours and two work-from-home days per week.

• Fitness membership and ergonomic workstations.

• A diverse, international team with strong team spirit and a culture of mutual support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At encoord, inclusion and diversity are essential to our success. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic.

Interested?

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