IT & Security Operations Lead

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 as well as electric and gas infrastructure. encoords 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.

With offices in the United States and Germany our team of twenty employees serves 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.

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 technical role without people-management responsibility.

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

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

• Drive vulnerability management patching security monitoring and incident response.

• Implement security policies and maintain ISO 27001-related technical controls and compliance evidence.

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

• 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 networking and Windows Server.

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

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

• Fluent English; ISO 27001 GRC platform experience or Microsoft certifications are an advantage.

• Valid right to work in Germany or be eligible to obtain the necessary residence permit authorizing employment.

• Friendly open-minded team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

• 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.

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.