IT & Security Operations Lead
This listing is for an IT & Security Operations Lead role at encoord GmbH, in Essen, Germany. The listing describes it as a full-time, senior position.
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This listing is for an IT & Security Operations Lead role at encoord GmbH, in Essen, Germany. The listing describes it as a full-time, senior position.
From the advert, the main requirements are English language skills.
The advert mentions Azure and ISO 27001 among the skills and tools for this role.
The employer does not state a salary in this listing; DGJ Insight below shows an official pay benchmark for the place where one exists.
Benefits mentioned in the advert: flexible hours.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside Germany should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on Arbeitnow on Nov 6, 2026.
- Employer
- encoord GmbH
- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level (from the title)
- senior
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer
- Languages asked
- English
- Found
- Nov 6, 2026 on Arbeitnow
- Employer text
- 423 words, about 2 min to read
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- Skilled worker visa (Fachkräfte): Recognised qualification and a job offer
- Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte): Points-based job search for up to one year
Official routes: Make it in Germany (Federal Government portal)
About the role
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01About 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, as well as electric and gas infrastructure. 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.
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.
02About 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 technical role without people-management responsibility.
03What you’ll do
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.
04About 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, 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.
05Your 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.
06Equal 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.
07Interested?
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