IT Manager

Kepler Communications Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited vacation

Parental leave policy

Holiday shutdown

Relocation packages

Professional development fund

Office kitchen with amenities

Town halls and company events

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

Kepler Communications seeks an experienced IT Manager to lead its IT Operations team, spanning network, systems, DevOps, and IT support. You will ensure reliable, secure, and scalable systems for engineers, operators, and mission systems.

The role is a player-coach position requiring hands-on contribution, strategic planning, and quick learning of Kepler’s mixed on-prem and cloud environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an IT operations team in a technical environment.
• Ability to design and implement scalable infrastructure.
• Proven track record in incident response and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IT Operations team, setting priorities and roadmap.
• Troubleshoot escalations and hands-on technical work alongside the team.
• Design infrastructure, run incident response, and execute projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Hands-on IT expertise

Infrastructure design

Incident response

Tools

On-premises infrastructure

Public cloud

Job description

At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - we're leading it!

Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.

Industry-leading technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries ofwhat’spossible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, andwe’recommitted to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.

Ifyou’reready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!

What We Offer:

• * Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.
• * Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents.
• * Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
• * Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
• * Relocation packages available for approved roles.
• * $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
• * Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
• * Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
• * We’re a certifiedGreat Place to Work"®, seven years in a row!

Kepler is seeking an experienced, hands-on IT Manager to lead its IT Operations team, spanning network administration, systems administration, DevOps, and IT support. You'll be accountable for the reliable, secure, and scalable operation of the technology environment that Kepler's engineers, operators, and mission systems depend on every day.

This is aplayer-coach role . You'llsetpriorities and develop the team, andyou'llalso be in the work with them,troubleshooting escalations, designing infrastructure, running incident response, and executing projects.You'llalso need to learn quickly: Kepler's environment spans on-premises infrastructure and public cloud, changes often, and no candidate arrives knowing every tool in it. What matters is that you can pick up an unfamiliar system fast enough to make sound decisions, evaluate trade-offs, and credibly support the specialists who own it.

Expected Time Breakdown:

35% - Team leadership and operational management

30% - Hands-on technical work and escalations

20% - Technical strategy and roadmap development

15% - Recruiting, onboarding, and administration

Min: $144,894 CAD - Max: $169,894 CAD annually

Actual total compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion and is based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, performance, and education and/or training. The Company encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations, as it does not reflect our total compensation package.

Job Type: This is for a current vacancy

Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement

Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at [e-mail] , and we will work with you to meet your needs.

At Kepler Communications, all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace human judgment.