Job Description

Position:

Manager - IT Infrastructure

Location:

Calgary, AB (Onsite)

Salary:

CA$100,000 per year

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Company:

StaffingPedia (on behalf of our client)

Position Summary

StaffingPedia is seeking a

Manager, IT Infrastructure

to lead the design, implementation, and operational management of an enterprise infrastructure environment. This role has a strong emphasis on

network systems, firewalls, server infrastructure (on-premise and cloud), virtualization, and overall IT operations

.

The ideal candidate brings

deep hands-on technical expertise

, proven leadership experience, and the ability to maintain a secure, reliable, and high-performing infrastructure.
Basic cybersecurity knowledge is required to ensure secure network and server operations; advanced security expertise is not mandatory.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Strategy

Translate organizational goals into actionable infrastructure strategies and operational plans. Lead, mentor, and coach the IT infrastructure team to achieve high performance and service excellence. Maintain business continuity (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) plans, including documentation and regular testing. Drive technology modernization and continuous improvement across the infrastructure environment.

Infrastructure & IT Operations

Oversee and perform hands-on work in:

Network infrastructure

(routing, switching, VLANs, Wi-Fi, monitoring)

Firewall platforms

(Palo Alto or similar--rule sets, tuning, monitoring)

Server environments

(Windows Server, Linux, virtualization technologies)

Cloud environments

(Azure, AWS, hybrid solutions) Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management. Ensure system reliability, patching, capacity planning, and performance optimization. Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, and procedures. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues escalated across network, server, and cloud platforms.

Team Management

Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to technical staff. Support professional development and certification pathways. Maintain efficient workload distribution and strong operational coverage.

Vendor & Technology Management

Manage vendor relationships, ensuring SLA compliance and quality delivery. Evaluate and recommend technologies that improve infrastructure performance, scalability, and resilience. Coordinate external partners for specialized infrastructure services when required.

Required Qualifications

10+ years

of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or network operations. Strong, hands-on experience with: Network design, configuration, and troubleshooting Firewall administration (Palo Alto or equivalent) Windows Server, Linux, and virtualization (VMware preferred) Cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS

Basic cybersecurity knowledge

to ensure secure network and server operations, including: Access control, patching, system hardening, monitoring fundamentals Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks or tools (NIST, CIS Controls, vulnerability scanning, SIEM) Experience with Microsoft 365 / Office 365, backup and recovery systems, and infrastructure monitoring. Ability to write or modify scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages. Experience using Teams, Zoom, WebEx, and similar collaboration platforms.

Assets (Not Required)

Advanced cybersecurity experience or exposure to enterprise security tooling Palo Alto firewall architecture and design experience Hyper-V administration Network storage, data protection, or DR platforms Automation platforms such as SCCM, Intune, Ansible, etc.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Minimum

5 years of IT leadership or team management experience

. Preferred certifications:

CCNA, CCNP, Azure/AWS Certifications, VMware Certifications

.

Why Join Us

Work with

modern infrastructure technologies

across server, network, cloud, and virtualization domains. Engage in

high-visibility corporate initiatives

, including executive-level and mission-critical IT projects. Collaborate within a

fast-paced, innovative team environment

that values ownership and continuous improvement. Opportunity for career advancement, including growth toward

Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure

roles.

Additional Information

This is a

100% onsite position

; remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available. Applicants must have

valid authorization to work in Canada

.
(StaffingPedia does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration assistance.)

StaffingPedia is an

Equal Opportunity Employer

. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, or any protected status.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $95,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person