Server Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Overview

Are you a hands-on IT leader passionate about building secure, scalable, and resilient technology environments? We are seeking a strategic and technically strong Manager, IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security to lead the delivery of critical IT services that directly support exceptional patient care and organizational growth.

In this role, you will combine leadership and deep technical expertise to drive infrastructure modernization, strengthen cybersecurity posture, and ensure high-performing, reliable systems across the organization.

This position would be working out of our Waterloo, ON Corporate office with in office requirements of 2-3 times per week.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Other employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Rewarding and meaningful work in healthcare

• Play a critical leadership role in strengthening cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience

• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare environment

• Hybrid work model with flexibility

• Opportunity to modernize systems and shape long-term IT strategy

• This position offers a competitive compensation range. The salary range is $95,000 to $115,000, and placement within the range will be determined in accordance with company policies and procedures, as well as the candidate’s knowledge, skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.

What The Role Involves

Security & Risk Management:

• Lead cybersecurity strategy and roadmap for infrastructure modernization, security posture improvement,
  and business continuity/disaster recovery (BCP/DRP).
• Coordinate annual penetration testing, analyze findings, and drive remediation with accountable owners.
• Oversee vulnerability scanning, prioritization, and patching across servers, endpoints, and network devices; maintain SLAs and report status/metrics.
• Ensure Identity & Access Management (IAM) controls are in place and monitored, including Azure AD (Entra ID), MFA, conditional access, and privileged access (PIM/PAM).
• Ensure compliance with applicable security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

Infrastructure Operations:

• Continuously assess operations for LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, printers, and connectivity for gaps and opportunities to enhance performance, security posture, and user experience.
• Lead initiatives to modernize and optimize network infrastructure, ensuring improved security visibility and scalability.
• Oversee telephony and mobility including VOIP systems, unified communications, and mobile device management.
• Support the Administration and optimization of cloud services (Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Copilot) including cost governance, capacity planning, and performance tuning.

Service Delivery & Support:

• Own Level 3 infrastructure/security tickets in Jira; ensure timely resolution, SLA adherence, and transparent reporting on KPIs.
• Partner with IT operations teams on incident response, problem management, and continuous improvement

Leadership, Projects & Vendor Management:

• Hire, mentor, coach, and develop technical staff—fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of learning.
• Lead projects to deprecate legacy applications and assist with the technical setup of new solutions that enhance reliability, security, and user experience.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets for infrastructure, cloud, and security services; ensure quality, value, and performance.
• Contribute to strategic planning—optimizing current solutions for maximum value while introducing modern tools, practices and mature security setup

Internal & External Communications:

• Engage in internal/external committees and community functions (., advisory boards, workshops, skill fairs).
• Work closely with vendor partners to ensure quality and value for money.
• Provide regular updates on IT operations status, risks, and workplans to leadership and stakeholders.
• Commit to ongoing professional development (., workshops, seminars, certifications).

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in IT infrastructure and security, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with:
  o Microsoft 365, Azure AD (Entra ID), Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune
  o Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP
  o Virtualization (Hyper-V, Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix)
  o SQL Server (backups, permissions)
  o CrowdStrike (endpoint protection)
  o Veeam (backup and disaster recovery)
  o Microsoft Defender (endpoint and cloud security)
  o Meraki (network and security appliances)
• Strong knowledge of networking, cybersecurity frameworks, VOIP systems, and mobile technologies is required
• Hybrid role with the need to attend our head office in waterloo at least 2-3 times a week.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are required
• Familiarity with SASE tools and architectures is preferred.
• Experience in HealthCare, preferably Home HealthCare is a large asset.
• Vehicle is required and some travel is required
• Clear Background and Vulnerable Sector Check

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

• CCNP or similar networking certification.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.
• ITIL or PMP for process and project management

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.

Artificial Intelligence

CarePartners uses iCIMs as part of our recruitment and hiring process. While we incorporate select Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to enhance process efficiency, we remain committed to human-led decision making. All AI-generated outputs are subject to human review to ensure accuracy and fairness.

This job posting is available due to an existing vacancy.

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