European Defence Agency

About the Company

The European Defence Agency is composed of all 27 Member States of the European Union. Created in 2004 to support and facilitate cross-border defence cooperation, EDA is the European Union agency where Member States willing to develop their defence capabilities collaboratively can do so. EDA's expertise and activities cover the whole spectrum of cooperation: from harmonising requirements to delivering operational capabilities; from research & technology (R&T) and innovation to developing technology demonstrators and/or procurement; from training and exercises to support to CSDP operations. EDA also closely engages with the European defence industry to enhance Europe's defence technological and industrial base and help make the industry stronger and more competitive. Managed by Chief Executive Andre Denk under the authority of Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

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Company Name

European Defence Agency

Job Title

Head of IT Unit

Job Description

**Job Title**: Head of IT Unit **Role Summary**: Strategic leadership for IT operations, ensuring alignment with organizational mission through innovative solutions, efficient processes, and effective resource management. **Expectations**: - Drive IT strategy development and implementation to meet evolving business needs. - Enhance ICT infrastructure performance, security, and cost-efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives. - Strengthen team capabilities and operational resilience in compliance with regulatory frameworks. **Key Responsibilities**: - Provide expert IT strategic advice to senior/middle management. - Develop and enforce ICT policies, procedures, and processes aligned with business objectives. - Oversee ICT portfolio (products, platforms) and contractual management. - Analyze system performance, recommend upgrades, and optimize budgets. - Lead IT team, fostering leadership, teamwork, and skill development. - Manage ICT budgets, procurement, delivery plans, and governance frameworks. - Ensure information security, compliance, and operational resilience, including classified network management. **Required Skills**: - Advanced strategic IT planning and leadership. - Expertise in ICT operations, systems analysis, and infrastructure optimization. - Strong budgetary and procurement management capabilities. - Information security and risk management proficiency. - Interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration and team development. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - Master’s degree preferred. - Certifications (e.g., CISSP, ITIL, PMP) advantageous.

Brussels, Belgium

On site

10-10-2025