Information technology director Jobs in Toronto, ON

Posted Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

About eSentire

eSentire is on a mission to hunt, investigate and stop cyber threats before they become business disrupting events. We were founded on the premise that if you can’t find a solution, you build it. Entrepreneurship and innovation are in our DNA. Our culture is based on transparency, teamwork, and continuous innovation.

As the authority in Managed Detection and Response, we protect the critical data and applications of 2000+ organizations in 80+ countries, across 35 industries from known and unknown cyber threats.

The Role

The Vice President of Information Technology at eSentire will lead the organization’s IT strategy, execution, and infrastructure. This senior leader will ensure IT initiatives directly support business goals, deliver measurable value, and position the company for leadership when technology and AI are critical to achieving company goals and differentiated outcomes in competitive markets. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking, operational leadership, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide IT strategy and execution , ensuring alignment with business priorities and growth objectives.

Own and evolve the IT infrastructure , systems architecture, and application portfolio to support operational efficiency and future scalability.

Drive innovation

by identifying and integrating emerging technologies that enhance service quality, customer experience, and competitive differentiation.

Collaborate with executive leadership

to assess business needs, define technology roadmaps, and deliver transformative IT capabilities.

Establish and enforce robust security, privacy, and compliance protocols

in collaboration with the CISO team.

Direct the implementation and lifecycle management of core systems,

ensuring high performance, reliability, and adaptability.

Develop and lead high-performing teams,

fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and innovation.

Lead a global IT team,

including team members based in Ireland and India, ensuring alignment and collaboration across geographies.

Create clear structures and processes

for IT service delivery, vendor management, and internal support across departments.

Monitor, measure, and optimize IT performance,

ensuring services adapt with evolving business requirements with a customer service mindset

Represent IT strategy and operations

to internal stakeholders and external partners, building trust and alignment across functions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent experience.

10+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, including 2+ years at a senior or executive level.

Proven success in leading enterprise IT organizations through periods of growth, modernization, and technical transformation.

Deep understanding of infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise applications, and systems integration.

Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage change, and deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget.

Ability to define strategic initiatives and operationalize emerging technology to enable critical business goals

Strong executive presence, communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style that develops strong relationships with stakeholders to jointly deliver on business goals.

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Our Culture and Values

At eSentire we work in a collaborative and innovative work environment. We work with brilliant and passionate people who strive and encourage others to do their best. eSentire’s idea-rich environment welcomes creative and sometimes unconventional perspectives!

We celebrate diversity, operating with mutual respect and consideration, in an environment that fosters inclusivity for all. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger – if you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. It takes a diverse set of thoughts, cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to be a true market leader.

Total Rewards

We believe in rewarding performance and providing comprehensive benefits tailored to support your well-being. Our package includes comprehensive health benefits, a flexible vacation plan, and participation in our company-wide equity program, allowing you to share in the success and growth of our organization.

Accommodation

If you have any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please reach out to our HR team at talentacquisition@esentire.com and any accommodation needs will be addressed upon request.Your talents and unique perspectives are valued, and we look forward to the opportunity to work together to build a more inclusive future.

It's our mission at eSentire to protect our customers 24 / 7 / 365 and we extend this conviction to job seekers. During the application and interview process, eSentire will communicate with you from one of our corporate "@esentire.com" email addresses, never from a public email address. We strive to provide a welcoming, respectful, and thorough interview process, providing the candidate with ample opportunity to spend time with the hiring manager, recruiter, and future colleagues face to face, or using a video conference technology.

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