Job description
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet’s data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager, IT System Support to join our dynamic Corporate Engineering Team. As the Manager, IT System Support, you will be responsible for managing the team of IT Support Engineers and providing technical support to our internal users, ensuring the smooth operation of our IT systems and infrastructure. Your expertise, leadership, and customer-centric approach will be crucial in maintaining a high level of satisfaction and productivity across the organization. Ideal candidates should have excellent technical knowledge and hands-on experience across a wide range of hardware, software, networking, and operating systems.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco HQ at least 3 days per week.
Impact You’ll Own:
- Lead and supervise a team of IT support engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical expertise to ensure the team’s success in meeting goals and objectives.
- Serve as the main point of contact for all escalated technical support issues and provide timely and effective resolutions to minimize downtime and disruption for end-users.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative solutions to improve IT processes, infrastructure, and user experience.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of IT systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as necessary. Analyze data from ticketing systems and other sources to identify trends, pinpoint recurring issues, and make data-driven decisions to improve service delivery.
- Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to resolve technical issues, manage contracts, and ensure service level agreements are met.
- Provide technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions to empower users and promote self-service capabilities.
- Provide comprehensive in-person and remote technical support to internal end-users and the executive team, resolving issues across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and network connectivity.
- Maintain accurate documentation of IT systems, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and contribute to the IT knowledge base.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
- Collaborate and communicate with the globally distributed IT team on projects and tasks.
What You Bring:
- 4+ years of relevant work experience in an IT Support role.
- 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory position.
- Ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of IT professionals.
- Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to actively contribute to the success of the IT team and the organization as a whole.
- Ability to clearly and directly communicate goals, ideas and visions to the team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience with Generative AI tools to support daily work with an understanding of Agentic AI and their application in enterprise environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues either independently or collaboratively.
- Project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
- Expertise in administering JIRA and Confluence, or similar issue tracking and collaboration tools.
- Experience in onboarding and offboarding processes, including provisioning and deprovisioning user accounts, hardware, and software.
- Ability to work calmly and methodically in high-pressure situations, such as critical system failures or time-sensitive IT issues.
- Experience in programming languages such as Python or Shell scripting, or other relevant scripting expertise.
- Great documentation skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation, including user manuals, system guides, and standard operating procedures.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer).
- Experience with audio/visual (A/V) equipment, including video conferencing systems, projectors, displays, and audio systems.
- Experience with NinjaOne, Jamf, or other end-user management platforms.
- Experience with Python, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience supporting a zero trust environment
- Familiarity with Okta, Okta Workflows, Google Workspace, GAM
Application Deadline:
December 19, 2025 by 11:59 PM PST
EAR/ITAR Requirements:
This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Salary Range
$101,400—$126,800 USD
Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please… do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations: Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to [email protected] or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
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