Information Technology Manager
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Calgary, AB, Canada
In Person
IT Operations
Canada Citizenship, Canada Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience managing IT infrastructure, ideally including sole or lead responsibility for an organization's IT environment.
- Working knowledge of endpoint management, patch management, and standard network and cloud administration practices.
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, and the ability to meet the screening requirements of NVD's Controlled Goods Program registration and obtain a Contract Security Program security clearance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into terms leadership can act on.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the internal network, servers, endpoints, and cloud services.
- Establish and enforce a standardized device image and configuration baseline across company phones, laptops, and workstations, including automated patching and update management.
- Manage user account provisioning and deprovisioning, access permissions, and device inventory.
- Evaluate and recommend hardware, software, and infrastructure purchases in line with operational and budget needs.
- Act as the internal lead for Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification compliance work, coordinating with external consultants through Level 1 self-attestation and preparing the organization for an eventual Level 2 assessment.
- Implement and maintain technical controls required to protect controlled goods and controlled technical data consistent with Controlled Goods Program and Document Security Control obligations.
- Maintain patch management, endpoint protection, backup, and disaster recovery processes, and remediate gaps identified through compliance reviews or audits.
- Support due diligence and compliance review of third-party software and platform vendors, including evaluation of data sovereignty, export control, and information security posture.
- Maintain documentation required to demonstrate compliance to auditors, customers, and government authorities.
- Manage relationships with IT vendors, telecommunications providers, and software licensors, including contract renewals and cost review.
- Administer core business systems, including email, file storage, customer relationship management, website hosting and security, collaboration tools, engineering and telemetry platforms, private GitHub, and future IT tools.
- Manage integrations between core business systems and develop standard operating procedures, training, and tutorials for new or existing tools.
- Support development and provide maintenance of the on-premises artificial intelligence server.
- Recommend and implement improvements to IT systems as the company scales.
- Provide day-to-day technical support to staff across departments, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
- Maintain an asset register of company IT equipment, including issuing and returning devices.
- Develop and maintain IT policies and procedures, including acceptable use, data handling, and incident response.
- Report regularly to the Director of Operations on IT operations, security posture, outstanding risks, and compliance status.
- Escalate security incidents promptly and lead the internal response in coordination with company leadership.
- Support internal and external audits with accurate, timely documentation.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting cybersecurity certification frameworks such as Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171, or ISO 27001.
- Experience working in a defence, aerospace, or other regulated or controlled-goods environment.
- Familiarity with export control considerations, such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Canadian export control regimes, as they relate to IT systems and data handling.
About the company
North Vector Dynamics develops modular counter-drone systems for defense and security, focusing on protecting airspace from hostile unmanned aircraft. Its flagship SPEAR system combines a precision missile solution with targeting capabilities to neutralize drones while minimizing collateral damage. The design emphasizes modularity and adaptability, enabling governments and military customers to deploy scalable, environment-specific configurations built on core propulsion, guidance, and defense engineering capabilities. Compared with competitors, it differentiates itself through modular, plug-and-play architectures and tailored deployments rather than one-size-fits-all products, backed by deep expertise in aerospace and defense engineering. The company’s goal is to deliver reliable, scalable counter-UAS technology that enhances airspace security for defense and security operations.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$6.7M
Headquarters
Calgary, Canada
Founded
2025
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 CM-70 launch created a visible product against expensive Shahed-style drone attacks.
- DRDC’s C$4.2 million contract and NordSpace funding extend technical runway through 2027.
- CSG’s European manufacturing network opens Ukraine and NATO sales channels immediately.
What critics are saying
- DroneShield, Dedrone, Anduril, and Allen Control Systems outspend NVD and compress win rates.
- CM-70 remains unproven in combat; procurement decisions can stall until 2027 evaluations.
- Hypersonics and counter-drone markets attract export controls, testing, and integration delays that can kill programs.
What makes North Vector Dynamics unique
- August 2026 CSG bought a strategic stake, signaling industrial depth and NATO access.
- CM-70 is ITAR-free and open-architecture, easing integration with allied command networks.
- NordSpace and DRDC contracts anchor sovereign propulsion expertise inside Canada’s defense supply chain.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options