IT Infrastructure Manager

Socket.dev; Acton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP program

Education assistance

ThumbsUp rewards

Team member discounts

Company events

Family-owned company history

Job summary

Superior Glove Works Ltd. in Acton, ON, Canada is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager to lead a six-person distributed IT team and ensure the reliability, security and continuous improvement of the company’s technology infrastructure across North America.

Occasional travel to company locations is required. The role reports to the CFO and encompasses networks, servers, identity, virtualization, backup and data-centre operations, with hands-on escalation duties and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive IT infrastructure experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, warehousing or distribution operations.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, AD, networking, virtualization and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a distributed IT team and serve as the primary internal technical authority.
• Own the security, reliability and lifecycle of enterprise networks, cloud services and servers.
• Plan, prioritize and deliver infrastructure projects and site implementations with vendors.
• Identify risks, capacity needs and remediation opportunities; report to CFO.
• Deliver upgrades and manage licensing, documentation and after-hours support.

Skills

Leadership / mentoring

Microsoft 365 / Entra ID

Networking & security

VMware / hyperconverged

Windows & Linux servers

Project management

Communication

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related tech

Tools

VMware

Entra ID

Active Directory

Firewalls

Data-centre operations

Backup & recovery

Job description

Who we are:

Superior Glove is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of innovative hand and arm protection. For more than 100 years, we've been focused on one goal: helping workers get home safe. Today, our global team works across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador, combining manufacturing expertise, innovation and a commitment to workplace safety.

The ideal candidate:

You are a hands-on IT infrastructure professional who combines current technical depth with practical people leadership. You understand how networks, servers, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, backup and recovery and site connectivity work together in a multi-site manufacturing or distribution environment. You can diagnose complex outages, assess business impact, guide junior and intermediate team members, manage vendors and communicate clearly with plant leaders and executives. You stay close to the technology while leading a geographically distributed team.

Superior Glove Works Ltd. is currently hiring an IT Infrastructure Manager for its Global Headquarters in Acton, ON, Canada. Occasional travel to company locations is required.

More about the role:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the IT Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the reliability, security and continuous improvement of Superior Glove's technology infrastructure across North and Central American locations. This hands-on role leads and mentors a six-person distributed IT team and is the senior escalation point for networks, servers, Microsoft 365, identity, virtualization, backup and recovery, cybersecurity, endpoints, data-centre operations and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a distributed IT team while serving as Superior Glove's primary internal technical authority and hands-on escalation point for infrastructure operations; diagnose complex, high-impact issues, determine the response and direct resolution.
• Own the security, reliability, performance and lifecycle of enterprise networks, cloud services, identity, servers, virtualization, storage, endpoints, backup and data-centre infrastructure; set technical standards and advise leadership.
• Plan, prioritize and deliver infrastructure projects and operational work, including upgrades and new-site implementations; define requirements, evaluate solutions, direct vendors, and manage licensing, maintenance, support agreements, documentation and after-hours support.
• Identify infrastructure and cybersecurity risks, capacity needs, lifecycle concerns, resilience and recovery gaps, and improvement opportunities; assess business impact, recommend priorities and investment to the CFO, and lead remediation.
• Deliver upgrades and new-site implementations; manage vendors, licensing, documentation, IT service processes, maintenance windows and after-hours support across company locations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive combined, hands-on IT infrastructure or operations experience, including leadership, coaching or mentoring responsibilities within that progression; must remain technically current and comfortable working directly with enterprise technology.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or distribution operations and managing distributed technical resources; international or cross-border experience and new-facility implementations are assets.
• Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, Active Directory, enterprise networking, firewalls and remote-site connectivity, VMware or comparable hyperconverged infrastructure, Windows and Linux servers, endpoint management, cybersecurity, monitoring, and backup and recovery.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technology field, or equivalent education and experience
• Strong communication, problem-solving, vendor and project-management skills
• Valid passport and driver's licence with a satisfactory driving record and ability to travel.
• Relevant networking, ITIL and project-management credentials are assets.

Why work for us?

Superior Glove is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work culture to ensure every voice is heard and valued.

When you work at Superior Glove, you are part of the family!

Some of the benefits/perks include:

• Yearly contenders and recipients of multiple prestigious awards including Canada's Best Managed for well over 10 years, Canada's Safest Manufacturer, Canada's Most Admired Culture, Canada's Excellence Business Award and more!
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Vacation and retirement savings/RRSP program
• Education assistance and professional development
• Recognition and rewards through ThumbsUp!
• Team member discounts and referral rewards
• Company events and community involvement
• A family-owned company with 100+ years of history and continued global growth

We are a family owned and operated company meeting international standards by \"Improving Occupational Hand Protection through Innovation\"

Superior Glove strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the company will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities.