Full-Time

Head of Corporate IT

Malt

Malt

1,001-5,000 employees

Freelancer marketplace linking businesses to talent

No salary listed

Paris, France

Hybrid

Hybrid policy balancing on-site and home office.

Category
IT & Security (2)
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Required Skills
n8n
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • You have 8+ years of experience in corporate information technology, including a proven track record of leading internal teams and solid people management skills.
  • You are proficient with the core stack including Google Workspace, Okta, SentinelOne, Kandji, Palo Alto, Siit, and N8N.
  • You are a project driver and owner who excels at planning and driving collaborative projects with a focus on continuous improvement and measurable results.
  • You have previously worked in an ISO-27001 certified environment and understand the rigor required for corporate IT security.
  • You are a strong communicator, comfortable managing teams in English and French, and you are an expert in presenting strategic updates at company-wide All Hands meetings.
  • You possess a natural curiosity for artificial intelligence and automation and are always looking for ways to leverage new technology to improve IT efficiency.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of 4 IT engineers, setting clear collective and individual goals while building a strong data-driven culture.
  • Oversee the management of the Cloud-based corporate IT stack (Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Siit
), the network of Malt's offices (Palo Alto, WiFi) and employees devices (mainly MacOS, Linux). Ensure the corporate IT team delivers reliable solutions to employees.
  • Partner closely with the cybersecurity team to maintain a secure work environment for all employees. Ensure the team proactively monitors vulnerabilities on the IT stack and performs the associated maintenance tasks (Kandji, Sentinel One). Lead the IT initiatives required for our ISO-27001 certification.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their IT needs (communication, tooling, devices, automation, AI). Create and orchestrate change projects across the company (new tools roll-out and adoption). Consolidate the roadmap of the Corporate IT team, ensure a good work / life and run / build balance for the team.
  • Create and manage the corporate IT budget, tracking expenses to ensure cost-effectiveness and a stable operating expense.
  • Evaluate hardware and software needs regularly, recommending and implementing impactful improvements and automation.

Malt connects businesses with freelancers and independent consultants through a marketplace, earning revenue from service fees. It lists freelancer profiles and client projects across nine countries and matches talent to work opportunities, including management consultants and interim executives via Malt Strategy (acquired through Comatch in 2022). The platform distinguishes itself with a large international pool of over 700,000 freelancers and 70,000 clients, plus a diverse, multinational team. Its goal is to redefine the world of work by helping people shape their careers and by remaining a leading source of freelance talent.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$123.8M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Raised €80m funding as corporates demand freelancer flexibility.
  • Expanding to nine countries including UAE and UK.
  • Replaces IT agencies with direct developer and designer hires.

What critics are saying

  • Upwork undercuts with lower fees in Germany post-2026.
  • EU freelance tax reforms slash margins by 2027.
  • Fiverr acquires local rivals, capturing 30% French market.

What makes Malt unique

  • Malt matches freelancers to projects via easy search engine.
  • Acquired Comatch in 2022 for consultants and executives.
  • Serves 700,000 freelancers across nine European countries.

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