Description of the PositionWe are seeking astrategic and hands‑on Associate Director, IT Infrastructure/Networkto lead and evolve the enterprise technology environment that powers our mission. This is a critical leadership role responsible for thedesign, stability, security, and continuous improvementof both on‑premise and cloud infrastructure across the organization.If you are passionate about building resilient infrastructure, leading high‑performing technical teams, and driving modernization initiatives in a purpose‑driven setting, we want to hear from you.As the Associate Director, IT Infrastructure, you will providetechnical and operational leadershipfor all enterprise infrastructure systems—includingdata centers, servers, networks, cloud platforms, telecommunications, and security. You will lead the Infrastructure/Network Services team while shaping afuture‑ready, secure, and scalable technology landscapealigned to organizational priorities.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Infrastructure Services teamProvide coaching, performance management, and growth opportunities for staffFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learningEnsure reliable 24x7 operations of enterprise systemsInfrastructure Strategy & OperationsProvide strategic and tactical leadership for the design, implementation, and optimization of IT infrastructureOversee data centre operations, servers, storage, networking, telecom, and cloud platformsLead infrastructure modernization initiatives across both on-prem and cloud environmentsEstablish and maintain infrastructure standards, processes, and operational proceduresDrive the design, implementation, and performance of WAN, LAN, and cloud infrastructureManage system administration practices, monitoring, and performance optimizationLead infrastructure capacity planning and prioritization initiativesLead infrastructure‑related security design, implementation, and monitoringOversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, patching,



and compliance activitiesMaintain cybersecurity policies, controls, and governance frameworksPartner on threat detection, response, and forensic analysisSupport compliance initiatives, including PCI‑DSS assessments and auditsManage infrastructure budgets (OPEX & CAPEX) with a focus on value optimizationDevelop business cases to support strategic investmentsManage vendor relationships and external service providersTraining & EnablementPromote a strong culture of information security awarenessDeliver and support training initiatives for employees and leadersQualificationsExperience & EducationPost‑secondary education in IT or a related discipline5+ years of progressive experiencein senior technical infrastructure and management roles (Tier III–IV), including leadership responsibilitiesProven experience leading, coaching, and developing technical teamsTechnical ExpertiseStrong experience across:Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, switching/routing, VoIP)Server virtualization & enterprise storage (SAN)Cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure environmentsCybersecurity frameworks and practicesDeep understanding of:Network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SMTP, Active Directory, etc.)Monitoring, troubleshooting, and hands‑on system configurationSecurity & ComplianceExperience withvulnerability management, penetration testing,



and security operationsFamiliarity withPCI‑DSS or similar regulatory frameworksis highly preferredBusiness & Leadership SkillsExperience managing infrastructure budgets and vendor relationshipsStrong project management and prioritization capabilitiesAbility to translate technical risk intobusiness impact and decision‑makingExceptional communication and facilitation skills across technical and non‑technical audiencesCertifications (Preferred)CCNP,CISSP, MCSE, ITIL or equivalentTotal Compensation PackageExpected Hiring Salary Range:$99,297 - $124,121; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $142,739 with demonstrated experience and proficiency. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation, placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the Associate Director, IT Infrastructure.To help you lead in the fight for kids’ health and to support your health, wellness, and career growth, in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan), tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements, pension plan and birth parent/parental top up – to name a few!Position StatusPermanent Full-Time; HoursHybrid work model: minimum two days per week in-office (Tuesday and Wednesday).Available ToInternal and External CandidatesAvailableImmediately; this posting is for an existing vacancy.Date PostedSeptember 11, 2026Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.Please note that automated tools, including artificial intelligence, may be used to support the pre‑screening of applications as part of our recruitment process.SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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