Head of IT Infrastructure and Security (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 the budget with a strong eye for cost efficiency, proactively identifying and acting on savings opportunities
• Define and enforce security, risk, and compliance standards aligned with 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 where 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, with 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

We offer permanent employment, varied areas of responsibility, and attractive employee benefits. Mynaric is absolutely committed to being an equal‑opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.