IT Manager

About the role

Kepler is looking for a hands-on IT Manager to oversee our IT Operations team, covering network administration, systems administration, DevOps, and general IT support. You will serve as a player-coach, balancing team leadership and strategy with direct technical involvement in infrastructure projects and incident resolution.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and hire a cross-functional team of network, systems, and DevOps specialists.
• Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex issues involving cloud platforms, identity systems, and infrastructure.
• Manage the full lifecycle of IT operations, including service delivery, incident response, and root-cause analysis.
• Oversee infrastructure reliability, including virtualization, backups, disaster recovery, and network operations.
• Implement DevOps practices such as CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and containerization.
• Direct security initiatives, including endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and system hardening.
• Develop IT roadmaps, manage budgets, and handle vendor relationships.
• Communicate technical risks and infrastructure health to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of progressive IT experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Proven success in a player-coach role.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master unfamiliar technical systems.
• Practical experience with Linux, Windows, identity management, and virtualization.
• Experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices like configuration management and scripting.
• Familiarity with network security, monitoring tools, and backup systems.
• Strong ability to manage projects and operational risks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as CCNA, CISSP, AWS, Linux Professional Institute, or ITIL.
• Experience supporting hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.
• Experience with infrastructure modernization or cloud migration programs.
• Background in startup or aerospace industries.

Skills & tools

• Network and Systems Administration
• AWS Cloud Infrastructure
• DevOps (CI/CD, IaC, Containers)
• Identity and Access Management
• IT Security and Compliance
• Incident Management and Troubleshooting

Practical notes

• Compensation includes equity, health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Benefits include unlimited vacation, parental leave, and an annual $1,500 professional development fund.
• The Toronto office features a stocked kitchen and regular team events.
• Relocation packages are available for approved roles.
• Kepler is an equal opportunity employer; contact accommodation@kepler.space for support during the recruitment process.