Manager, Infrastructure & Security

Lantic Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantic Inc. in Montreal is seeking a Manager, Infrastructure and Security to oversee day-to-day IT infrastructure and cybersecurity across corporate, cloud, plant, and OT environments. You will lead the team, manage projects, and drive risk mitigation and resilience initiatives.

The role requires hands-on technical work, strong leadership, and experience with Azure, Cisco networking, and security frameworks, plus bilingual communication in French and English.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Windows Server, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Experience with Cisco or comparable networking, firewalls, industrial segmentation, secure vendor access, wireless, and plant connectivity.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27001, or IEC 62443.
• Experience with managed security providers, security assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and cyber-incident response.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP or PRINCE2, Microsoft, Cisco, cloud, security, continuity, or IEC 62443.
• Bilingualism (French and English) to be able to communicate with our English and French sites.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to infrastructure and cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, standards, and lifecycle across IT/OT environments.
• Implement and oversee cybersecurity controls including network segmentation, secure remote access, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, monitoring, and backup security.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate infrastructure and cybersecurity risks with remediation, incident response, and compliance.
• Ensure reliability, availability, performance, and security of infrastructure services including disaster recovery and incident management.
• Collaborate with plant operations and engineering teams to support secure IT/OT infrastructure aligned with operational needs.
• Manage infrastructure and security projects from planning through implementation with budgeting and timely delivery.
• Maintain a hands-on technical role in system configuration, troubleshooting, incident resolution, and remediation.
• Establish and maintain documentation, procedures, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the infrastructure and security team; set performance expectations.
• Oversee external vendors, MSPs, contracts, licensing, and operating budgets; ensure service quality and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align initiatives with business priorities.

Skills

Azure & M365

Entra ID & Intune

Defender & Windows Server

Networking & Firewalls

Security frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS, 27

IEC 62443

ITIL / PMP / PRINCE2

Bilingual English/French

Tools

Cisco networking

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Lantic is currently recruiting for the position of Manager, Infrastructure and Security. The position is based in Montreal and reports to the Director, Information Technology and Business Transformation. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the day‑day operations and continuous improvement of the organization’s technology infrastructure across corporate, cloud, plant, and operational technology (OT) environments. The Manager, Infrastructures and Security combines technical expertise and team leadership to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of IT infrastructure, while managing projects, mitigating risks, and implementing solutions to strengthen cybersecurity and operational resilience across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the development and execution of infrastructure and cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, standards, and lifecycle plans across corporate, cloud, and industrial (IT/OT) environments.
• Implement and oversee cybersecurity controls, including network segmentation, secure remote access, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, monitoring, and backup security.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate infrastructure and cybersecurity risks, ensuring appropriate remediation, incident response, and compliance with established standards.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, performance, and security of infrastructure services, including disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident management.
• Collaborate with plant operations and engineering teams to support secure, reliable, and sustainable IT/OT infrastructure while maintaining alignment with operational requirements.
• Manage infrastructure and security projects from planning through implementation, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation, budget management, and timely delivery.
• Maintain a hands‑on technical role in system configuration, troubleshooting, incident resolution, security remediation, and the implementation of infrastructure improvements.
• Establish and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, monitoring practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the infrastructure and security team, establishing clear performance expectations and fostering technical expertise and collaboration.
• Oversee external vendors, managed service providers, contracts, licensing, and operating budgets, ensuring service quality and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align infrastructure and security initiatives with business priorities and operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Windows Server, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Experience with Cisco or comparable networking, firewalls, industrial segmentation, secure vendor access, wireless, and plant connectivity.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27001, or IEC 62443.
• Experience with managed security providers, security assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and cyber-incident response.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP or PRINCE2, Microsoft, Cisco, cloud, security, continuity, or IEC 62443.
• Bilingualism (French and English) to be able to communicate with our English and French sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS (OFFICE/PLANT, TRAVELING, ON CALL, ETC):

• Work is performed in office, plant, and remote environments, with occasional travel between locations.
• After-hours work, incident response, or on-call participation may be required based on operating needs.
• Plant work requires compliance with site safety, access, and personal protective equipment requirements.