Squarehead is looking for an IT Architect to help build a secure foundation for our world-leading products!

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.

Squarehead Technology,
who celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024, is a global leader in directional microphone technology. The company was founded by three physics students at the University of Oslo who were intrigued by underwater sound waves. They came up with the idea of a microphone capable of separating intelligible sound from noise. Two decades later, Squarehead has grown into a team of 60 employees who develop, design, manufacture, and sell advanced microphone arrays.

Through the “digitalization of human hearing”, we enhance situational awareness in industrial and security sectors. Our solutions—ranging from drone detection and condition monitoring to quality control—play a vital role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and assets.

Squarehead is headquartered in central Nydalen, Oslo, with a subsidiary in the United States and sales representatives stationed across the globe. All development and production take place in Nydalen, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Being close to the final products means that challenges are solved together, across disciplines and expertise. At Squarehead, you witness the full impact of your work—from idea to implementation—and the difference it makes in the world.