About Satellogic

Satellogic is a vertically integrated Earth Observation satellite and data company. We design, manufacture, and operate our own fleet of satellites, the Aleph-1 constellation, which delivers high-frequency, high-resolution imagery plus full-motion video.

Earth Observation imagery and data are key to monitoring change at scale, informing critical decisions, and ultimately helping solve the world’s most pressing problems. Our mission is to democratize access to this information, making it affordable and available for those who need it across a wide range of industries, from climate monitoring and agriculture, to energy, infrastructure and many more. We want to do our part in building a world where every organization is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

With about 150 employees spanning 5 countries, Satellogic is a diverse group of purpose-driven professionals across software development, satellite engineering, operations, data science, manufacturing, and sales. We are excited to grow and welcome team members who push the limits, get things done, and never stop learning—all while being humble, honest, and empathetic.

About the team

The IT team at Satellogic delivers reliable, scalable, and secure technology solutions that support the company’s mission and day-to-day operations. They ensure the smooth functioning of all IT services, infrastructure, and tools that enable business continuity, operational efficiency, and security.

The team is constantly learning and striving to push the limits, drawing on the diversity of its members’ profiles and backgrounds.

About the position

Satellogic is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior IT Manager for Infrastructure to lead and support all plant-level IT infrastructure operations at its Montevideo manufacturing facility. This professional will play a key role in ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable IT systems that support the plant’s production, engineering, and business needs.

This is a matrixed position, reporting directly to the Head of Corporate IT and functionally aligned with the local Plant Executive. While overall IT direction, budgeting, and standards are defined by the corporate IT function, the Senior Manager will hold day-to-day operational responsibility for all local infrastructure and related support staff.

Responsibilities

Plant IT Operations & Infrastructure Leadership

Lead the management, support, and continuous improvement of all plant-level infrastructure systems, including:
Servers (physical/virtual)
Network (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls)
Workstations and plant-floor devices
Printers, scanners, and other connected hardware
Ensure high availability, resilience, and security of IT infrastructure across the facility.
Serve as the primary escalation point for all infrastructure-related IT issues at the plant.

Compliance, Security & Risk Management

Ensure all local infrastructure complies with corporate cybersecurity policies, data protection standards, and manufacturing IT guidelines.
Collaborate with Information Security teams to conduct audits, vulnerability scans, and remediation activities.
Maintain accurate documentation of systems, assets, and configurations.

Team Leadership & Onsite Support

Lead and mentor a team of local IT support and infrastructure personnel.
Ensure excellent customer service and responsive IT support for plant staff and leadership.
Foster a high-performance, safety-conscious IT culture aligned with corporate values.

Strategic Planning & Corporate Alignment

Collaborate closely with Corporate IT to align local infrastructure with enterprise-wide standards and roadmaps.
Represent plant IT needs in cross-functional and corporate forums.
Provide input into annual IT budget planning for the facility and manage local IT resources accordingly.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles, with 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
Proven track record in:
- Network and server administration
- Infrastructure planning and maintenance
- Managing local IT support teams
Strong understanding of cybersecurity standards, endpoint management, backup/recovery, and business continuity.
Experience working within a matrixed IT organization is preferred.
Fluent in English and Spanish.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks
Experience with hybrid/cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
Certifications such as are a plus but not required:
CompTIA (Security+, Network+)
Understanding of OT (Operational Technology) integration with IT in a manufacturing context

What Satellogic offers:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to drive digital transformation at the plant level
Collaborative environment bridging IT and manufacturing innovation
Professional development and growth within a global IT organization

About You

Experience

Technically hands-on with a strong customer-service mindset
Skilled in people management and developing high-performing teams
Clear communicator with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, manufacturing environments
Able to balance corporate direction with local autonomy and responsiveness

What Satellogic values:

Relationship building and management skills
Finesse and diplomacy to managing negotiations
Strong collaboration skills, proactive mindset, and a drive to keep learning

Location

This role will be required to be onsite at our Montevideo plant no less than 4 days per week.

SENIOR IT MANAGER Satellogic