Director, Enterprise IT

Hydroone; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Director of Infrastructure to lead their IT strategy. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing operational resilience and security while managing a diverse team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT infrastructure management, cloud solutions, and disaster recovery planning. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, where your leadership will drive innovative solutions and contribute to a safe and collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, focusing on disaster recovery.
• Proven track record in managing data centers, servers, and networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise-wide IT strategy and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Enhance IT infrastructure resilience and oversee installation of hardware and software.

Skills

Disaster Recovery Planning

Business Continuity Planning

IT Infrastructure Management

Virtualization

Network Management

Cloud Engineering

DevOps Practices

ITIL Frameworks

Financial Acumen

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Relevant Certifications (ITIL, PMP, CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Google Cloud

AWS

Azure

VMware

Cisco ACI

Job description

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Date: May 5, 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Our focus is on providing exceptional customer service and building safe communities where we live, work, and play.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, the Sr. Director, Infrastructure will lead and execute the enterprise-wide IT strategy. They will ensure the infrastructure and operations strategy is aligned to deliver business value and play a key role in shaping the future of Network and Infrastructure, emphasizing resilience, security, and operational excellence.

General Accountabilities:

1. Establish the infrastructure team’s mission, vision, strategy, service offerings, and workforce to support business and IT initiatives.
2. Implement innovative infrastructure and operations solutions, including cloud computing, to enhance capabilities and employee experience.
3. Enhance IT infrastructure resilience through strategies that improve reliability, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
4. Plan and oversee the installation of infrastructure hardware and software across the organization.
5. Manage security solutions such as firewalls, anti-virus, NAC, etc.
6. Build and develop a diverse leadership team and reporting structure.
7. Hire, train, and manage employee performance and productivity.
8. Develop staff training and personal development plans, coaching managers and staff.
9. Support personnel matters and motivate the team.
10. Manage external service providers effectively.

Selection Criteria:

1. Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, preferably in Computer Science or Cybersecurity, with at least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in management.
2. Extensive experience (10+ years) with a focus on disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
3. Proven track record in managing and modernizing IT infrastructure, including data centers, servers, networks, storage, and databases.
4. Deep understanding of virtualization, networking, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
5. Experience managing enterprise LANs, Cisco ACI, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, etc.
6. Hands-on troubleshooting experience with routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and servers.
7. Experience establishing DevOps practices and ITIL frameworks.
8. Knowledge of network cabling, circuit installations, and handoffs/termination/demarcation.
9. Cloud engineering experience with Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure.
10. Experience designing and implementing VMware and Software-defined Networks.
11. Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITIL) best practices.
12. Strong communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders and presenting to executives.
13. Financial acumen in analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
14. Experience in regulated industries and dealing with compliance, audits, and controls is preferred.
15. Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or CISM are advantageous.

At Hydro One, we value diversity and inclusiveness. We are committed to creating a safe, innovative, and inclusive work environment. We are recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One. If you require accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only; resumes sent here will not be considered.

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