IT and Cybersecurity Manager

Job Description

IT and Cybersecurity Manager

Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (On-site / Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT & Cybersecurity Manager to lead and strengthen IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and cybersecurity operations within a fast-growing, technically complex organization.

This role is responsible for ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable IT systems while supporting both on-site operations and distributed teams. The ideal candidate will take ownership of cybersecurity strategy, cloud administration, IT governance, and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee IT security and cybersecurity operations, including network protection, threat monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and incident response

• Manage and administer cloud environments (Azure and AWS), ensuring uptime, scalability, and compliance with data governance policies

• Lead capacity planning for cloud, storage, network, and internet infrastructure

• Administer user accounts, permissions, and authentication systems following least-privilege best practices

• Create, maintain, and enforce IT and cybersecurity policies, including acceptable use, data retention, and disaster recovery

• Govern IT policies through regular audits, reviews, and employee awareness initiatives

• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate with third-party IT service providers

• Oversee hardware and software procurement, installation, maintenance, and licensing compliance

• Manage and optimize network infrastructure, including Wi-Fi, VPNs, firewalls, routers, and switches

• Coordinate and execute backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity

• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for security vulnerabilities

• Monitor IT budgets, vendor contracts, and operational costs

• Stay current with emerging technologies and evolving cyber threats

• Support and train staff on cybersecurity awareness and IT best practices

• Prepare and present reports on IT performance, security posture, and infrastructure improvements

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 5+ years of experience in IT management, network administration, or cybersecurity leadership

• Strong knowledge of IT security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls

• Proven experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS)

• Solid understanding of networking, operating systems, and server management

• Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint protection solutions

• Familiarity with DevOps tools (GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar) is an asset

• Experience writing, implementing, and governing IT policies in growing environments

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

• Experience in regulated or aviation environments is considered an asset

Work Conditions

• Location: Lindsay, Ontario

• After-hours availability required for system maintenance or emergency response

• Ability to manage remote environments and support distributed teams