About the Role 

Frankenburg builds next-generation defence missile systems for the free world and is scaling fast across Europe. We are looking for a Head of IT & Cybersecurity to design, standardize, and secure our entire digital estate.

This high-influence role blends strategy with hands-on execution: you will define the future architecture, set clear standards, decide where to build, buy, or partner (balancing speed, cost, and classified-data requirements), and lead disciplined adoption with our external IT partner and in-house teams. Your leadership will ensure our infrastructure remains fast, cohesive, and defence-grade secure as we grow.

Key Responsibilities 

• Group IT and Security Strategy
  Define the desired future state for cloud, on-premises, network, and endpoint environments across multiple countries, and own a phased roadmap to reach it. 
• Policy and Process Governance
  Establish clear company-wide standards for identity management, access control, asset management, and DevSecOps; monitor compliance and refine as we scale.
• Cybersecurity Operations
  Lead threat modelling, infrastructure hardening, security monitoring, and incident response; ensure compliance with defence and data-protection regulations.
• Vendor and Partner Management
  Own the relationship with our external IT partner, set SLAs, track KPIs, coordinate joint initiatives, and onboard additional vendors as needed.
• Operational Visibility and Reporting
  Maintain a clear real-time overview of assets, risks, and expenditures; deliver concise status updates and change-management communications internally.

We Would Love You to Have

• International Experience
  Experience in leading enterprise-wide IT or cybersecurity functions, ideally in a multi-country, high-growth, regulated environments.
• Broad IT Fluency
  Practical knowledge of modern cloud platforms and on-prem infrastructure.
• Security Experience
  You’ve led or played a key role in IT security projects, handled audits, or managed responses to serious incidents, and know what it takes to keep systems secure under pressure.
• Change-Maker Mindset
  A persuasive communication skills that turn policy into practice using data, training, and structured follow-up.
• Structured Thinking
  Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps, budgets, and dashboards.
• Mission Alignment
  Deep commitment to our mission of building affordable and mass-manufacturable technologies to enhance defence capabilities. 
• Security Clearance
  Willingness to undergo a background check as a condition of employment.
• Open to Relocate
  Willingness to relocate to Tallinn. 

What We Offer

• Mission-Driven Purpose
  We exist to protect the free world by building affordable and scalable defence solutions that make a difference.
• Dynamic International Team
  We are talented, adaptable, and self-driven professionals with fresh perspectives and extensive expertise.
• Inspirational Leadership
  We provide opportunity to learn from experienced industry leaders who mentor and guide innovation in defence technology.
• Results Over Status
  We create real impact through rolling up our sleeves, delivering tangible progress, and moving our mission forward.
• High Trust, High Standards
  We take responsibility, make no excuses, and maintain the highest quality in everything from cost-saving measures to on-time project completion.
• Growth Mindset
  We invest in ourselves, stay ahead of industry trends, and adopt new skills to build superior solutions faster and better.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

Apply now! The deadline is August 7th, 2025 but we review applications and reach out to qualified candidates continuously.