Manager, IT Infrastructure and Cloud Operations

Mevotech; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aftermarket auto parts company in Peel Region, Mississauga is looking for a Manager, IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations. This role involves leading IT infrastructure and cloud operations, ensuring high availability and security, while managing a skilled team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Microsoft Azure and network management, along with strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation and a dynamic working environment are offered, with a strong emphasis on career development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT infrastructure experience with minimum 2 years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing technically skilled teams in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage hybrid IT infrastructure including on-premises systems.
• Oversee incident, problem and change management processes aligned to ITIL.
• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network architectures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the infrastructure team.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Networking

Cloud operations

Leadership

Azure IaaS

Windows Server

PowerShell

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

FortiGate

Azure AZ-104/AZ-305

VMware VCP

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

Job description

Take your Career to the next Level with MEVOTECH.

Join Our Team at Mevotech!

Are you ready to elevate your career with a leading North American aftermarket auto parts company? Mevotech is seeking a Manager, IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations to join our dynamic team.

About Us

Mevotech is a trusted leader in the aftermarket auto parts industry, specializing in driveline, steering, and suspension parts. With over 40 years of experience, we're dedicated to engineering excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to employee wellness and engagement has earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director, IT Operations, the Manager, IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations is a technical leader with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, hybrid infrastructure, cloud operations, and enterprise networking. The incumbent is responsible for the design, security, availability, performance, and scalability of both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure in a 24/7 operational environment. The Manager plays a key role in cloud strategy, infrastructure modernization, security, recovery, and network architecture, while leading and developing a technically skilled infrastructure team. This position contributes directly to the evolution and stability of the enterprise IT landscape as Mevotech transforms it’s technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Operations & Management

• Lead and manage hybrid IT infrastructure, including on-premises systems and Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• Ensure high availability, performance, security, scalability, and reliability of all infrastructure platforms
• Oversee incident, problem and change management processes aligned to ITIL best practices
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for Azure architecture, cloud migrations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Identify, prototype process improvement opportunities within Infrastructure discipline with the application of proven Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions
• Maintains infrastructure life cycle planning, execute cloud and on-prem migrations, system upgrades, patching, backups, and disaster recovery activities
• Own and manage backup, restore, and data protection strategies, ensuring compliance with recovery time objectives (RTO/RPO)
• Manage and test IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans
• Supports strategic planning and roadmap development with the Director of Infrastructure
• Participate in architecture reviews, and modernization initiatives
• Serve as an escalation point for major incidents and stakeholder engagement
• Manage vendors and service providers to ensure SLAs and performance commitments are met

Networking & Systems

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, VPN, VLANs, MPLS, routing, and Wi-Fi
• Troubleshoot and support network hardware and systems, including firewalls (FortiGate preferred), routers, switches, access points, servers, and virtual machines

Leadership qualities

• Lead, mentor, and develop infrastructure team
• Assign work, monitor performance, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations
• Identify skills gaps and support training and certification development
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess business needs, manage system access, and support technology initiatives

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with minimum 2 years in leadership roles
• Proven people leadership experience managing technically skilled infrastructure or cloud teams
• Expert-level experience with Microsoft Azure, including hybrid cloud environments
• Proven experience with Azure IaaS, networking, security, and identity
• Windows Server & Active Directory
• Enterprise networking (LAN, WAN, VPN, VLANs, routing, firewalls)
• IP addressing, subnetting, NAT, Public and private network design
• Deep technical expertise in servers, virtualization, networking, storage, identity services, and monitoring tools
• Experience in hybrid infrastructure environments (on‑prem and cloud)
• Experience with high availability, backup, restore, and disaster recovery solutions
• Experience with automation, PowerShell, Python, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills

Networking & Security Expertise

• MPLS, OSPF, routing protocols
• Firewall configuration and management (FortiGate preferred)
• Network monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
• Security best practices in hybrid cloud and enterprise environments

Certifications

• Preferred certifications: ITIL, Azure AZ-104/AZ-305, VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CISSP

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily office-based with standard working hours; may require additional hours to meet project deadlines or address urgent financial matters
• On site 4 days in office
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
• Minimal physical demands, primarily involving sitting, using a computer, and other office-related activities

Accessibility Accommodations

Mevotech provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know, and we'll work with you to meet your needs.

Take the next step in your career journey and join us at Mevotech!