Senior IT Manager (Security, Cloud & Operations)

Location: GTA, Ontario (Hybrid, 2-3 days on-site)

Language: English, advanced written and verbal communication required

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required

 

About the Opportunity

An established and growing organization is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead the evolution of enterprise technology operations, cloud infrastructure, and security practices. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape modern IT strategy, strengthen operational resilience, and drive secure digital transformation initiatives across the organization.

Working closely with executive leadership, engineering teams, and business stakeholders, you will play a key role in aligning technology services with business priorities. This opportunity is ideal for a forward-thinking leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a strong balance of technical expertise, governance, and people leadership.

 

What’s In It for You

This organization values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to lead modernization initiatives, mentor high-performing technical teams, and influence enterprise-wide technology decisions.

You’ll join a workplace that encourages strategic thinking, supports professional growth, and values leaders who can build scalable, secure, and people-focused technology environments.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll define and execute enterprise IT strategies aligned with operational, security, and digital transformation goals

• In this role, you’ll lead teams across IT Operations, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and Enterprise Applications

• You’ll oversee cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments, ensuring scalability, security, and cost optimization

• You’ll drive DevOps and DevSecOps maturity, including CI/CD pipeline automation, infrastructure-as-code, and embedded security controls

• You’ll establish and maintain governance frameworks aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and ITIL best practices

• In this role, you’ll oversee IAM initiatives including SSO, MFA, RBAC, PAM, and Zero Trust implementation

• You’ll manage enterprise applications and CRM platforms while ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and operational continuity

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership, infrastructure, cloud operations, or cybersecurity leadership roles

• Strong expertise managing cloud platforms including AWS and/or Azure environments

• Hands-on experience with DevOps and DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation

• Deep understanding of IAM frameworks, Zero Trust principles, and enterprise security standards

• Experience implementing ITSM and ITIL-based operational processes, including incident, change, and release management

• Familiarity with enterprise observability, monitoring, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

 

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for a leader who can balance strategy with execution, someone who enjoys building strong teams, modernizing technology environments, and creating secure, scalable solutions that make a real business impact.”

 

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.