This is a remote position.
Job Title: IT Manager (Cloud & Infrastructure | German Speaker)
Location: Remote – Based in Portugal
Work Regime: Full-time & Remote
Overview / Summary:
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead the restructuring of our client's IT and Datacenter teams. This project aims to align and integrate two currently separate departments — Internal IT and Client-Focused Datacenter Ops — by introducing a unified leadership vision and implementing best practices across systems, infrastructure, and cloud operations.
If you're a hands-on leader with technical depth, fluent in German and English, and with a track record of guiding cross-border teams through transformation, we invite you to bring your expertise to this strategic mission.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
* Lead the integration and restructuring of IT and Datacenter teams
* Define and implement best practices in system and infrastructure management
* Align and optimize processes across on-premises and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Oracle)
* Provide strategic and operational guidance to IT and Datacenter staff
* Support and supervise daily operations of internal infrastructure (IT) and client infrastructure (Datacenter)
* Ensure high standards in network security, disaster recovery, and system reliability
* Communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive stakeholders
* Recommend and guide the adoption of modern technologies and tools
* Collaborate closely with international team members in Germany and Portugal
Requirements
Mandatory Requirements:
Education:
* Degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent area
Experience:
* Proven leadership in managing technical teams (IT and/or Datacenter)
* Solid experience with systems and infrastructure (Windows, Linux, LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewalls, VLANs, Switches)
* Proficiency in cloud infrastructure management (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud)
* Network security, backups, and disaster recovery expertise
Interpersonal skills:
* Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities
* Strategic thinking and ability to drive transformation
* Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Languages:
* Fluency in German and English (mandatory)
* Portuguese (preferred)
Tech Stack:
* Windows / Linux systems
* Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud
* Networking (LAN/WAN/VPN), Firewalls, VLANs
* Datacenter technologies and tools
Complementary Requirements:
* Experience with AI and/or Product Management is a plus
* Previous consulting experience in IT transformation projects
Benefits
Important:
* Our company does not sponsor work visas or work permits. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.
* Only candidates who meet the required qualifications and match the profile requested by our clients will be contacted.
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