IT Manager

About Us
Jupiter is the global market leader in analytics for resilience planning and enterprise climate risk management, especially in financial services, industrial, the public sector, and NGOs. Jupiter is led by pioneers in data, climate, and earth and ocean sciences, as well as technology, risk management, company building, and public policy. Our climate risk modeling solutions save lives and mitigate potentially catastrophic impacts inflicted by hurricanes, floods, heat waves, wildfires, drought, and other extreme weather events on homes, businesses, infrastructure, food and water supplies, and entire economies. We seek new colleagues—data scientists, physical scientists, software engineers, company builders, and more—who share our passion for excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Jupiter was founded on the principle that with the right approaches and the right team, we can prepare Earth’s economies to meet the challenges associated with climate change. We value working in an inclusive and equitable environment, with team diversity that reflects the world we live in.  
The purpose of this role is to direct and manage computing and information technology strategic plans, policies, programs and schedules for business/financial processing, computer services, network communications, telephony, and management information services to accomplish corporate goals and objectives.

Core functions of the position:

• Promotes and upholds the ideal objective to take care of our customers and fellow employees under all circumstances to the fullest extent possible.
• Take ownership for provisioning accounts, services, IAMs etc. for employees on the Cloud and Mobile devices.
• Supports users in the selection, purchase, implementation, usage, and maintenance of hardware and software.
• Directs and manages computing and information technology strategic plans, policies, and programs.
• Directs information and data integrity.
• Develops strategic plans and implements technology to ensure IT capabilities can meet the company’s growth and objectives.
• Develops and establishes policies and procedures for IT.
• Evaluates technology and recommends enhancements.
• Performs risk assessment on Information Technology, vendors and other organizational functions.
• Ensures security of information systems, communication and equipment.
• Performs maintenance and upgrades on all workstations, servers and software through outsourcing.
• Provides technology for all departments so goals can be easily achieved.
• Manages backup, storage, and retrieval functions.
• Manages firewalls and VPNs in the cloud.
• Develops, maintains, and tests disaster recovery plans.
• Negotiates and contracts with consultants, technical personnel, and vendors.
• Recommends, develops, plans, and purchases hardware and software.
• Liaison to service providers and other technology vendors.
• Enforces policies to maintain data security.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Technical Skills

• Proficient on Selenium or Robot Framework, Python
• Proficient in building test plans
• Working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, theories, concepts, and practices in the applicable area of engineering/technical specialization with emphasis in cloud ops (AWS) and git-ops (gitlab)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in related field.
• Four to six years related experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
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Jupiter Intelligence is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to us to see if there might be a great fit.


Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to us to see if there might be a great fit.