Description of the Position We are seeking a

strategic and hands‑on Associate Director, IT Infrastructure/Network

to lead and evolve the enterprise technology environment that powers our mission. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the

design, stability, security, and continuous improvement

of 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 environment, we want to hear from you.

As the Associate Director, IT Infrastructure, you will provide

technical and operational leadership

for all enterprise infrastructure systems—including

data centers, servers, networks, cloud platforms, telecommunications, and security . You will lead the Infrastructure/Network Services team while shaping a

future‑ready, secure, and scalable technology landscape

aligned to organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Infrastructure Services team

Provide coaching, performance management, and growth opportunities for staff

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning

Ensure reliable 24x7 operations of enterprise systems

Infrastructure Strategy & Operations

Provide strategic and tactical leadership for the design, implementation, and optimization of IT infrastructure

Oversee data centre operations, servers, storage, networking, telecom, and cloud platforms

Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives across both on-prem and cloud environments





Establish and maintain infrastructure standards, processes, and operational procedures

Drive the design, implementation, and performance of WAN, LAN, and cloud infrastructure

Manage system administration practices, monitoring, and performance optimization

Lead infrastructure capacity planning and prioritization initiatives

Lead infrastructure‑related security design, implementation, and monitoring

Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, patching, and compliance activities

Maintain cybersecurity policies, controls, and governance frameworks

Partner on threat detection, response, and forensic analysis

Support compliance initiatives, including PCI‑DSS assessments and audits

Manage infrastructure budgets (OPEX & CAPEX) with a focus on value optimization

Develop business cases to support strategic investments

Manage vendor relationships and external service providers

Training & Enablement

Promote a strong culture of information security awareness

Deliver and support training initiatives for employees and leaders

Qualifications Experience & Education

Post‑secondary education in IT or a related discipline

5+ years of progressive experience

in senior technical infrastructure and management roles (Tier III–IV), including leadership responsibilities

Proven experience leading,



coaching, and developing technical teams

Technical Expertise

Strong experience across:

Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, switching/routing, VoIP)

Server virtualization & enterprise storage (SAN)

Cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure environments

Cybersecurity frameworks and practices

Deep understanding of:

Network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, Active Directory, etc.)

Monitoring, troubleshooting, and hands‑on system configuration

Security & Compliance

Experience with

vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security operations

Familiarity with

PCI‑DSS or similar regulatory frameworks

is highly preferred

Business & Leadership Skills

Experience managing infrastructure budgets and vendor relationships

Strong project management and prioritization capabilities

Ability to translate technical risk into

business impact and decision‑making

Exceptional communication and facilitation skills across technical and non‑technical audiences

Certifications (Preferred)

CCNP,CISSP, MCSE, ITIL or equivalent

Total Compensation Package Expected 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 growth opportunities, in addition to co

📌 Associate Director, IT Infrastructure (Canada)
🏢 SickKids Foundation
📍 Canada