Head of IT Operations

Location: Oslo Norway

Type: Full-time

Start date: As soon as possible

Due to the holiday period the recruitment process will formally begin in January. However we review applications on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and will be in touch as soon as possible.

About Six Robotics

At Six Robotics we build intelligent software that gives Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) the ability to collaborate adapt on the fly and execute missions that were previously impossible. From our base in Oslo our 50 experts in defence software and AI develop Valkyrie our flagship autonomy and swarm platform used by both government and close partnership with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) we move fast from concept to live deployment often in the field alongside end users.

We work with advanced hardware and software a modern tech stack and missions that demand both technical mastery and operational discipline. Everyone is close to the action from deep technical problem-solving to field operations. We move fast and value clarity integrity and teamwork in everything we do.

At Six Robotics every person executes with precision adapts to changing conditions and strengthens the team. We only hire the best. Getting in is hard and youll be challenged every day. But if you have the skill the discipline and the drive to push your limits youll find no better place to deliver real-world impact while collaborating and learning from the best in the field.

About the Role

As Head of IT at Six Robotics you will take full ownership of the companys internal IT operations and report directly to the CTO. This is a standalone role where you are the primary point of contact for internal IT ensuring secure reliable and scalable systems that enable the rest of the company to stay focused.

Success in this role means engineers no longer spend time on IT support and internal systems simply work. Leadership has confidence that access security and compliance are under control. Issues are handled quickly and proactively risks are identified early and IT becomes an enabler rather than a bottleneck.

You will collaborate closely across teams to strengthen IT security and compliance while also handling day-to-day system administration and support. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys practical problem-solving and full ownership from improving access and tooling to stepping in when something breaks whether it is a VPN issue or a printer that stops working.

What You Will Do

• Own internal IT end-to-end: Be the primary owner of all internal IT operations from day-to-day support to long-term improvements across systems devices and tools.

• Drive security and compliance in practice: Translate security and compliance requirements (e.g. ISO) into concrete workable technical controls across access endpoints and internal platforms.

• Manage identity access and endpoints: Own onboarding/offboarding permissions device management and secure configurations across Windows and Linux environments

• Enable secure connectivity across the company: Take full ownership of the companys network infrastructure ensuring stable secure access for all employees.

• Administer and evolve internal platforms: Manage and improve core tools such as Microsoft 365 Google Workspace Slack and other internal services keeping a clear overview of vendors licenses and integrations.

• Build a scalable IT foundation: Establish documentation routines and standards that reduce support load improve reliability and enable the IT function to scale with the company.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on IT professional with strong ownership and a security-first mindset. You take responsibility when things break and you enjoy building structure where it does not yet exist. You are comfortable switching between strategic priorities and day-to-day execution from improving access control and endpoint management to helping a colleague when a printer stops working.

You thrive in a standalone role communicate clearly and stay organised under changing priorities. You focus on reliable delivery pragmatic problem solving and creating an IT setup that is secure scalable and easy for the team to use.

We believe the right candidate brings:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in IT operations or IT management roles

• Strong understanding of networking endpoint management and operating systems (Linux and Windows)

• Experience administering Microsoft and Google platforms in a secure manner

• Solid knowledge of security identity and access management

• Ability to understand and implement technical aspects of ISO and compliance requirements

• Strong communication skills and a service-minded pragmatic approach

• High level of autonomy structure and accountability

• An eagerness to take ownership of processes and be proactive in uncovering company needs that may arise

• A technical education at bachelors level or equivalent practical experience

• Fluency in English both written and spoken

Background from defence telecom or security-focused organizations is an advantage.

Why Join Six Robotics

At Six Robotics were not just building software - were redefining how unmanned systems operate in the real world. If youre driven by meaningful problems technical depth and the chance to shape something from the ground up youll find your place here.

• Work on problems that matter
  Our technology helps unlock smarter safer and more adaptable UAV operations in defense and industry solving real challenges with direct tangible impact.

• Lead the shift in a hardware-dominated space
  Were bringing modern AI autonomy and scalable software into a field thats long relied on rigid pre-programmed systems to change how UAVs are designed deployed and managed.

• Build from zero shape the future
  Join early and help define the core systems tools and culture of a company thats still being built where your ideas code and decisions will have a lasting influence.

• Work with purpose supported by great benefits
  Youll be part of a mission-driven team that values clarity integrity and collaboration offering competitive pay equity potential strong insurance and pension plans and ongoing learning opportunities.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Six Robotics we are committed to creating a workplace built on respect integrity and collaboration. We value different perspectives and experiences and we believe that diversity within our team strengthens both our work and our culture. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and help us build technology that makes a real impact.

Our Recruitment Process

We believe recruitment should be a genuine conversation. Our process is open fair and designed to give you the space to show your strengths while we take the time to listen.

• Screening call 30 minutes with our Recruitment Lead

• Technical task completed independently at your own pace

• Technical interview 90 minutes with the Hiring Manager and one of your future colleagues

• Final interview 45 minutes with the management team and Recruitment Lead

• Reference check and offer

Security Clearance

All employees at Six Robotics are required to undergo a security clearance (Sikkerhetsklarering) due to our close collaboration with the Norwegian Armed Forces. Prior clearance is not required; the process begins as part of onboarding. Eligibility is limited to candidates holding citizenship from NATO member countries; however due to the nature of the role and its associated security clearance requirements we can only consider candidates who hold Norwegian citizenship.