Senior IT Manager

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of space-powered Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are fundamentally changing the design, economics, manufacturing, coverage limitations and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. By building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system—with a unique antenna design, highly sustainable spacecraft system and low-cost, small portable end-user devices—we can extend global satellite coverage, capacity and connectivity beyond legacy space services to provide a new kind of IoT platform that lets users sense, track, connect and act on information gathered, anywhere. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to saving space, protecting our planet and turning connectivity into actionable intelligence.

What is this role:

• We are hiring a Senior IT Manager to work in our Arlington, Texas office across the business, supporting our executive, administrative, finance, and engineering teams. This is an opportunity to build out an IT infrastructure strategy from the ground up in a fast-paced environment.
• This is a very hands-on position and must be willing to work at all levels of IT

What is this role:

• You will have detailed knowledge and proficiency in areas below:
•  1.      Microsoft Teams/Sharepoint/Okta/JIRA/Confluence/Atalassian products/Azure Active Directory and similar programs with integration experience across multiple platforms, with scripting capability.
•  2.      Licensing and management experience including hardware selection, support and negotiations with vendors across mechanical, electrical and RF engineering software domains.
•  3.      Physical Server, IT wiring and deployment, including setting up Linux/ESXI/RDP/Containers and cluster environments and ordering and dealing with internet infrastructure ordering and multi-vendor environments.
•  4.      Software skills in Python and Database administration for the integration of platforms, SSO, and many IT related software packages which require consistent updates, including NAS and backup system automation, SLAMP, and other Web opps and high availability clustering systems.
•  5.      LAN management and security experience at a global scale including a deep understanding of routing, firewall configuration, VLAN’s and supporting a variety of complex SDWAN, IPSEC and other similar implementations.

What you will bring:

• You must enjoy solving problems for team members both directly and across various offices.
• Manage information technology and computer systems across the business 
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations 
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures 
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems 
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy 
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time 
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes 
• Preserve assets, information security and control structures 
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness 
• Minimum of 10+ years proven working experience as an Senior IT Manager or relevant experience 
• Must be Microsoft Certified, and have experience managing the Microsoft suite of end user and infrastructure tools

Bonus points:

• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems 
• Expertise in data management and data governance 
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, VPNs, network administration and network installation 
• Proven ability to work with multiple teams and orgs to enact solutions and establish IT best practices. 

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.