Director of Platform & Infrastructure - Montréal - réf. l2330315

GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. The company uses its own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines operational IT with strategy and platform/infrastructure. You’ll work closely with software, security, and ops teams to keep our systems running, secure, and ready to scale with us.

Responsibilities:

• Security & Compliance: Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of robust cybersecurity policies and practices to protect the company’s satellite and SaaS infrastructure.
• IT Support & Internal Operations: Oversee the IT helpdesk team, ensuring timely and effective support for internal users.
• Infrastructure & Platform Support: Manage internal and cloud infrastructure across AWS, office networks, and remote work systems. Work directly with software, science, operations and data teams to scope, support and scale infrastructure needs.
• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of six IT professionals across cybersecurity, helpdesk, and infrastructure functions.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT management roles, including cybersecurity, networking, and helpdesk operations.
• Proven experience with cybersecurity certification and maintaining compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Experience managing, maintaining and building SaaS tools and cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with at least 3-5 years managing a similar team.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, including SOC2 or ISO 27001.
• Knowledge of networking.
• Experience managing physical servers and systems in house or in a data center, and architecting strategic migrations between the two
• Familiarity with helpdesk tools and ticketing systems (e.g., ZenDesk, Fresh Service).
• Must be able to obtain Canadian government security clearance.

Nice to Have:

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey security concepts and policies clearly.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure thorough security measures and compliance.
• Familiarity with compliance automation tools (Drata, Vanta, or similar).

• Competitive salary + stock options for all full-time employees
• Health/Dental benefits
• Paid Time Off + floating statutory holidays
• Flexible work environment

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