IT Manager

GET TO KNOW VISUAL COMPONENTS

Visual Components is a software company with a global footprint. We are here to help teams who are building tomorrow’s manufacturing find the fastest way from the concept to reality. With our inclusive and easy-to-use 3D simulation software companies can test their ideas in a virtual environment and get proof of concept before making investment decisions.

We build our software using C++, C#, and other Microsoft technologies, as well as Python, to create a comprehensive and sophisticated 3D simulation platform. Visual Components software is a robust and intricate system that allows customers to design production lines, simulate and analyze production flow, perform virtual commissioning projects, and program industrial robots. Our interfaces are visual and user-friendly, making the software simple, fun, and easy to use, yet powerful and flexible for big projects.

Our development teams use modern approaches to make the software reliable, efficient, and scalable. We work together in a collaborative environment where everybody can grow and make a real impact on the future of manufacturing.

Today, Visual Components software is used by over 2400 pioneers worldwide, and the tool scales from small local manufacturers to global automotive corporations.

Our Headquarters is in Espoo, Finland and we have branches in Indiana, US, Munich, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan. Our team of 24 nationalities and global partner network make Visual Components a truly international company.

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on IT Manager to join our compact and skillful IT team. The core tasks of the team cover a broad area and are built to ensure that our IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and efficient. We also aim to ensure that the Visual Components team has the right tools and support to be productive and successful.

We believe in the power of teamwork and in the importance of supporting one another. We're looking for a team player who shares these values and has a hands-on, solution-oriented approach to work. Your positive attitude and approachable nature help you to build good relationships with colleagues and make sure that everyone at Visual Components can do their jobs effectively. Assisting others comes naturally to you, and you are passionate about empowering your fellow team members with the skills and knowledge about software and IT related matters.

YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT BY

• Managing and prioritizing IT team tasks and cooperating with company management
• Managing and maintaining Windows and Linux servers to support critical business functions
• Procurement of company IT services, software, and IT-related hardware
• Managing supplier and partner relationships
• Ensuring compliance of IT processes with cybersecurity principles
• Cooperating with parent company IT, e.g. collaborating on strengthening IT security
• Providing proactive IT support
• Deploying new assets such as computers, network devices and other IT-covered devices
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting technical issues for users, and collaborating with external vendors when hardware problems arise
• Maintaining and administrating SQL Servers
• Maintaining our Cloud systems (Azure and AWS)

THE SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Previous experience in IT management, system administration, and support
• Proven ability to coordinate IT team efforts, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and represent team needs when working with management, vendors, and partner IT
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and continuously improve IT processes in response to evolving business needs, user feedback, and incident trends.
• Deep hands-on skills with Windows Server and Linux systems
• Experience in managing Microsoft 365 services
• Experience with virtualisation software, e.g. VMware
• Experience with Azure and AWS public cloud services
• Experience in administrating SQL servers
• Network administration (routers, switches, wireless devices)
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity principles, for example knowledge of ISO27001 standards, and their implementation
• Good command of scripting languages (e.g. Python, Powershell, C#) to automate administrative IT tasks
• Knowledge about Azure DevOps and/or software build chain maintenance
• Educational background in IT or acquired similar theoretical skills through extensive practical experience.

Languages:

• English language – professional proficiency in written and spoken speech is required, because it is our working language.
• Finnish language – professional proficiency is mandatory to communicate with external providers and work with legal documents.

This role requires eligibility for a security clearance in accordance with the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO) criteria.

PERKS OF JOINING US

• The opportunity to further develop and expand your skills and make an impact to our IT infrastructure
• Safe and stable workplace
• An employer who supports in various life situations
• Skilled co-workers and a supporting supervisor and team
• Low hierarchy and flexible and relaxed organizational culture
• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive personnel benefits, e.g., learning platforms, extensive occupational health care and health insurance, lunch benefit, sport & cultural benefit vouchers

At Visual Components, our most valuable assets are our employees. We treat everyone with honesty and transparency, help each other and do our work with passion. We also enjoy spending time together even after work. Pool tournaments, game nights, after works and sports activities are part of our life as a team.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application via applying with the form already today. We are reviewing applications constantly and will hire the candidate as soon as we find the right person.

Please, note, that due to the GDPR requirements, we are unable to accept or consider any applications or CVs received through email or direct messages.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Preliminary screening that takes a maximum of three weeks after the application
• A phone call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist to clarify additional details that were unclear from the application – also an opportunity for you to ask any questions
• Technical interview with the hiring manager and one of our specialists
• Interview with the manager and the team to show you the team atmosphere and our ways of working

Since the position is related to handling sensitive data, we check the business connections of the person selected for the position, and we do the security clearance by Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO).

At this time, we are prioritizing candidates who are already based in Finland.

RECRUITER

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please, contact our Talent Sourcer Elena Bazhenova via email [email protected]