Information Technology Infrastructure Manager

Ignite Technical Resources; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Manager to lead their IT Infrastructure, Security, and Database Administration teams. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, resource management, and enhancing cybersecurity across multi-site operations. You will oversee technical operations, ensuring infrastructure integrity while fostering collaboration with stakeholders and vendors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT leadership and a strong technical background in infrastructure and security. Join a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment and make a significant impact on the company's IT initiatives.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Pension

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in large-scale IT infrastructure and network security.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT infrastructure, security, and DBA teams to support operations.
• Develop IT strategies for security, efficiency, and scalability.

Skills

IT Infrastructure Planning

Network Security

Leadership

Project Management

Cybersecurity

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco Meraki

Azure

Job description

Team Lead - Technical Recruitment at Ignite Technical Resources

On behalf of our valued Client, Ignite Technical Resources is recruiting for a Senior IT Infrastructure Manager to join our Client's team on a Regular Full-Time basis. This role is Hybrid with some onsite work required; the Client's head office is based in downtown Vancouver, BC.

Summary of the Role:

The Senior IT Infrastructure Manager will lead the IT Infrastructure, Security, and Database Administration teams, ensuring operational excellence across multi-site manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for strategic and tactical IT planning, resource management, cybersecurity enhancement, and vendor partnership development, while also inheriting design and architecture oversight to align IT initiatives with business goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage IT infrastructure, security, and DBA teams to support business operations.
• Develop and implement IT strategies that enhance security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Oversee technical operations, ensuring infrastructure integrity across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Provide design and architecture leadership, filling the gap left by the outgoing Solutions Architect.
• Ensure the security and resilience of IT systems, including managing VPNs, firewalls, and encryption technologies.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and promote effective use of IT systems and resources.

Core Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in large-scale IT infrastructure planning and operations.
• Hands-on technical background in IT infrastructure, networking, and server architectures.
• Strong knowledge of network security technologies and practices.
• Experience working in manufacturing environments.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco Meraki, and Azure environments.
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, MIS, or related fields.
• Experience managing hybrid teams (remote and onsite).
• Demonstrated ability in program and project management.
• Familiarity with mining, forestry, or related industries (considered an asset).

Terms:

This position follows a Hybrid work model – 3 days on-site, with the possibility of additional onsite presence during the initial weeks or as required for meetings and training. Compensation includes bonuses and a generous benefits package including pension.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology, Management, and Project Management

Industries

Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing