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This is a hands-on role: NVD currently manages its own IT in-house without a managed service provider, so the successful candidate will both set direction and do the work themselves. The role carries particular weight given NVD's status as a defence technology company operating under the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), the Document Security Control (DSC) program, and the Contract Security Program (CSP); IT decisions in this environment directly affect the company's ability to safeguard controlled goods, controlled technical data, and client information.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nInfrastructure and Endpoint Management\nOwn and maintain NVD's internal network, servers, endpoints, and cloud services.\nEstablish and enforce a standardized device image and configuration baseline across company phones, laptops, and workstations, closing the current gap in automated patching and update management.\nManage user account provisioning and deprovisioning, access permissions, and device inventory.\nEvaluate and recommend hardware, software, and infrastructure purchases in line with operational and budget needs.\nCybersecurity and Regulatory Compliance\nAct as the internal lead for NVD's Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC) compliance work, coordinating with external consultants through Level 1 self-attestation and preparing the organization for an eventual Level 2 assessment.\nImplement and maintain technical controls required to protect controlled goods and controlled technical data consistent with NVD's CGP and DSC obligations.\nMaintain patch management, endpoint protection, backup, and disaster recovery processes, and remediate gaps identified through compliance reviews or audits.\nSupport due diligence and compliance review of third-party software and platform vendors (for example, evaluating data sovereignty, export control, and information security posture of proposed tools) before they are adopted.\nMaintain documentation required to demonstrate compliance to auditors, customers, and government authorities.\nSystems and Vendor Management\nManage relationships with IT vendors, telecom providers, and software licensors, including contract renewals and cost review.\nAdminister core business systems (email, file storage, CRM, website hosting and security, collaboration tools, and any engineering or telemetry platforms, private github, and any other IT tools required in the future) and manage integrations between them and develop SOPs, training and tutorials in support of new or existing tools.\nSupport development and provide maintenance of on-premises AI server.\nRecommend and implement improvements to IT systems as the company scales.\nIT Support and Operations\nProvide day-to-day technical support to staff across departments, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues.\nMaintain an asset register of company IT equipment, including issue and return of devices.\nDevelop and maintain IT policies and procedures, including acceptable use, data handling, and incident response.\nReporting and Governance\nReport regularly to the Director of Operations on IT operations, security posture, outstanding risks, and compliance status.\nEscalate security incidents promptly and lead the internal response in coordination with company leadership.\nSupport internal and external audits with accurate, timely documentation.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired\nPost-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.\nA minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience managing IT infrastructure, ideally including sole or lead responsibility for an organization's IT environment.\nWorking knowledge of endpoint management, patch management, and standard network and cloud administration practices.\nCanadian citizenship or permanent residency, and the ability to meet the screening requirements of NVD's CGP registration and obtain a CSP security clearance.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into terms leadership can act on.\nPreferred\nPrior experience supporting cybersecurity certification frameworks such as CPCSC, CMMC, NIST 800-171, or ISO 27001.\nExperience working in a defence, aerospace, or other regulated/controlled-goods environment.\nFamiliarity with export control considerations (for example, ITAR or Canadian export control regimes) as they relate to IT systems and data handling.\nWORKING CONDITIONS\nThis position is based on-site at NVD's Calgary premises. Occasional after-hours availability may be required to respond to security incidents or system outages. 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