IT Administration Lead (m/f/x)

Your way into the future Join us as Head of IT Infrastructure and Security (m/f/x ) and work with us on changing the future! What awaits you at Mynaric You manage our IT team and serve as the key interface to the IT organization of Rocket Lab, our US-based parent company. This role is for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-moving manufacturing environment who can set strategic directions, coach a growing team, and roll up their sleeves when it counts.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of junior and mid-level IT professionals , acting as a coach and role model who gives clear direction and fosters a culture of ownership Act as site IT lead across all disciplines, owning overall IT strategy and operations across our two Munich locations, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability Serve as the primary IT liaison to our California-based parent company Rocket Lab with close collaboration across time zones Drive IT infrastructure and security projects end-to-end, from planning through delivery Manage IT contracts and budget with a strong eye for cost efficiency, proactively identifying and acting on savings opportunities Define and enforce security, risk, and compliance standards aligned wit h German regulations Act as escalation point for major IT incidents and drive sustainable root-cause resolution Translate business goals into a clear IT strategy and team priorities What you bring with you Strong hands-on understanding of IT infrastructure ( servers, networks, cloud, and workplace ) with the willingness to engage operationally whe re needed In-depth knowledge of security practices, frameworks, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, NIST 800-53) Solid background managing hybrid IT landscapes, with Microsoft/Azure-based environments preferred Proven track record of leading complex IT projects, including system migrations and platform transitions Inspires, coaches, and actively develops IT talent, wi th a proven track record of growing and elevating the people around them Familiarity with ERP environments , SAP knowledge is a plus Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with strong delegation skills and a drive to operate efficiently in a fast-paced, changing environment High level of personal integrity, humility, and genuine role-model leadership behavior What we offer you Have you always wanted to wear your favorite space outfit to work?

Then you are exactly the right fit for us! Forget the office politics and come and work with inspiring colleagues from all over the world as you embark on an incredible journey with Mynaric to work on unique and challenging projects and make a real contribution to the future of connectivity. We offer you permanent employment, varied areas of responsibility, and attractive employee benefits.

Mynaric is absolutely committed to being an equal opportunity employer so we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. So if this sounds like the kind of place where you would like to work then apply today and be part of the company that is changing the world!