Lead IT Operations & Infrastructure at Anavia

Glarus Nord, Glarus, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Operations, Infrastructure Management, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Vendor Management, IT Governance, Network Administration, Cloud Services, MDM, License Management, Stakeholder Management, IT Budgeting, Process Optimization, System Setup, Backup and Monitoring, Digital Automation

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Your mission • Ensure stable, secure, and efficient IT operations across the company • Lead and deliver IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operations projects with clear business impact • Establish structure, transparency, and ownership in IT processes and systems • Reduce operational IT workload on leadership by taking end-to-end responsibility • Strengthen cybersecurity and governance in a pragmatic way • Enable teams through reliable, secure, and efficient IT systems and services • Define and maintain the company's IT infrastructure roadmap, including servers, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and workplace technology • Support IT budgeting, vendor selection, and cost management activities Key Tasks • Oversee daily IT operations together with internal IT support and ensure clear prioritization and escalation handling • Act as main interface and coordinator for the external IT service provider • Lead implementation of IT initiatives (e.g. VPN, password manager, cybersecurity tools, MDM, backup and monitoring solutions) • Manage IT infrastructure topics such as networks, access rights, and system setup in collaboration with providers • Define and improve IT processes (onboarding, access management, device lifecycle, support workflows) • Coordinate cybersecurity measures including assessments, audits, and awareness initiatives • Manage software landscape and licenses, including engineering tools and enterprise systems • Support introduction and rollout of new software solutions across departments • Ensure documentation, transparency, and basic governance across IT systems • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through digital tools and automation • Lead, support, and develop the internal IT Support function, ensuring effective prioritization, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement • Manage and continuously optimize collaboration with external IT service providers, ensuring service quality, cost efficiency, and gradual development of internal capabilities Competencies & Duties Strong project management and execution skills with ability to handle multiple parallel topics • Business-oriented mindset with the ability to align IT decisions and investments with company objectives and operational needs • Structured and pragmatic approach to problem solving • Ability to translate business needs into IT solutions • Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills • Hands-on mindset with ownership mentality • Clear communication and ability to create alignment across teams • Compliance with company standards and quality requirements Your profile Qualifications • Degree in IT, Engineering, Business or related field • 5+ years of experience in IT operations, infrastructure management, IT project management, or similar role • Experience working with external IT service providers and managing vendors • Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, and cybersecurity principles • Experience with enterprise software and license management • Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or technology environment is advantageous • Familiarity with engineering or simulation software environments is an advantage Why us? About us ANAVIA, a Swiss high-tech multinational, specialises in the design, development and manufacture of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems of up to 750 kilograms. We offer industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems for a variety of missions and applications. With a team of highly trained and experienced composite, mechatronics, electronics, maintenance flight test and software engineers and other functional experts, we own and manage the entire value chain – from conceptualisation to final quality manufacturing. Headquartered in Switzerland with a fully owned business unit in the UAE, we have a reputation for groundbreaking innovation and uncompromising quality that reflects our “Made in Switzerland” heritage. This is reinforced by our robust, all-European supply chain that ensures the highest quality standards, stable, and safe procurement processes for reliable manufacturing and delivery. All of our systems and sub-systems are free of ITAR restrictions.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations projects to ensure stable and secure company systems. Manage external IT service providers and internal support functions while defining the long-term IT roadmap.