About the position

Squarehead is dedicated to building secure, efficient, and reliable technology solutions that power our business and protect our customers. We are seeking an experienced IT Architect to lead our IT operations, strengthen our security posture, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The IT Architect will oversee the company’s IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance programs. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical management to ensure the stability, security, and scalability of all IT systems and services.

You’ll work in a small team of IT professionals, focused on driving cybersecurity initiatives, building IT infrastructure for scalability and maintaining compliance with regulations such as NIST 800-53, CMMC, ISO 27001, and GDPR.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage internal IT projects related to network operations, system administration, cloud integration, and user support.
Develop, implement, and maintain IT policies and procedures aligned with best practices in security and compliance.
Use APIs to build integration points and connect various cloud systems together for improved company workflows.
Ensure compliance with data protection laws and industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CMMC, GDPR, etc.).
Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
Collaborate with other departments to align IT strategy with organizational goals.
Report regularly to senior management on IT performance, security risks, and compliance status.

About you

We value curiosity, teamwork, and the ability to work independently when needed. We are looking for someone with an interest in building internal IT solutions for rapid growth, strong organizational skills, and a genuine interest in modern technology trends, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement.

Relevant Skills:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
At least 5 years relevant work experience.
Proven experience with IT security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, CMMC, NIST 800-53).
Strong knowledge of networking, cloud infrastructure, and endpoint management.
Fluent in Norwegian and English, written and spoken.

It would also be great if you had

Familiarity with data protection, privacy requirements, and security compliance workflows.
Background in security audits and compliance reporting.

Workplace & Benefits
Those of us who work here tend to appreciate:

Working on a project that’s meaningful, important, and genuinely cool
A friendly and supportive team
Lots of interesting problems in areas such building IT infrastructure from the ground up, scaling systems along side the organization and redefining company workflows for efficiency.
A strong focus on developer experience, including building our own tools
Small team offices and close collaboration across disciplines.
Freedom to get the job done in the best way you see fit.
Multi-disciplined organization, where products are developed locally in our Oslo office.

Benefits & practicalities
In addition to the above, we offer:

Good work/life balance and a flexible workday.
Employee development through conferences and courses.
Easy commute right next to the subway.
Subsidised canteen.
Weekly organized physical activity (currently padel tennis and climbing)
Rooftop terrace for breaks and summer parties
Indoor bicycle and car parking
Wardrobe with showers

Practical
We work with partners who require confidentiality and have security requirements that we must ensure our employees can comply with. This position may require security clearance.

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