Manager, Infrastructure and Cloud Services

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

• $120K — $160K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years in IT infrastructure roles, with progressive experience.
  • 5+ years in a leadership role managing technical teams.
  • Demonstrated capability leading enterprise infrastructure in complex settings.
  • Strong management experience with AWS and Azure platforms.
  • Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 services management.
  • Experience with enterprise SAN and NAS solutions.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML models is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations for enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, and virtualization.
  • Ensure security, reliability, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of platforms.
  • Oversee incident management and disaster recovery processes.
  • Drive cloud adoption and automation initiatives.
  • Establish operational standards and service-level metrics.
  • Develop and manage a high-performing technical team.
  • Oversee budgets, vendor contracts, and technology investments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program and onsite fitness facilities.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months.
  • Flexible time off including vacation, parental leaves, and sick leave.
  • Career development opportunities including educational assistance and mentoring.
  • Additional perks like employee discounts and annual scholarships for children of employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Manager, Infrastructure and Cloud Services is accountable for the reliability, security, modernization, and operational delivery of General Dynamics Mission Systems core technology platforms across Canada and the United Kingdom.

This role leads the teams responsible for cloud platforms, server infrastructure, virtualization, storage, backup and recovery, Microsoft 365 services, identity services, enterprise compute, and associated operational technologies. You will provide both technical leadership and people leadership while driving the organization's transition from legacy infrastructure toward a modern, cloud-enabled operating model.

The successful candidate will be an execution-oriented leader with strong operational discipline, capable of delivering stable services while simultaneously leading modernization initiatives across AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, virtualization, storage, and hybrid infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead enterprise infrastructure, cloud, compute, virtualization, storage, data protection, and Microsoft 365 operations.
  • Ensure critical platforms are secure, reliable, resilient, compliant, and cost-effective.
  • Oversee incident management, service restoration, disaster recovery, capacity planning, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive cloud adoption, workplace modernization, automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, monitoring, and platform governance.
  • Establish operational standards, service-level metrics, KPIs, and audit-ready controls.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team while managing recruitment, performance, workforce planning, and talent development.
  • Manage infrastructure budgets, vendor performance, contracts, business cases, and technology investment decisions.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience.
  • 5+ years in a leadership role managing technical teams.
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise infrastructure environments within complex organizations.
  • Strong experience managing AWS and Azure platforms.
  • Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 services.
  • Strong experience managing VMware environments.
  • Experience managing enterprise SAN and NAS environments.
  • Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs.
  • Experience working within highly regulated or security-sensitive environments.
  • Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

Technical Experience and areas of focus:
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, hybrid cloud architecture, cloud security and governance, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud cost management
  • Infrastructure: VMware, Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory/Entra ID, DNS/DHCP, enterprise monitoring, and infrastructure management
  • Storage, Backup & Disaster Recovery: SAN/NAS technologies, enterprise backup and recovery, data replication, and disaster recovery platforms
  • Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft Defender
  • Automation & DevOps: PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD, and platform automation

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

The hiring range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 CAD annually. This role is eligible for a management incentive plan. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:
  • Relevant experience
  • Technical and non-technical skills
  • Education and certifications

Benefits
As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, you'll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
  • Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
  • Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
  • Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees' children.

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