Responsable des opérations informatiques et de la sécurité | IT Operations & Security Manager

Anyon Systems Inc. • Dorval, QC

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About The Position

Anyon Systems is a Canadian quantum computing company based in Montréal, QC, dedicated to building advanced quantum processors and full-stack quantum computing systems. Our multidisciplinary team—spanning physics, nanofabrication, cryogenics, hardware, control systems, and software—designs, builds, and deploys quantum computing platforms for real-world use. We operate at the edge of science and engineering, with a culture grounded in precision, innovation, discipline, and craftsmanship. As Anyon continues to scale its operations and deploy quantum systems across North America and internationally, we are strengthening our IT function to ensure that our infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems, and operational support are robust, secure, scalable, and professionally managed.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, or IT operations.
• Prior experience managing IT operations, vendors, consultants, or junior IT staff.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure, hybrid cloud environments, Windows environments, networking, identity management, and endpoint management.
• Strong knowledge of Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID, access control, device management, backups, monitoring, and cybersecurity controls.
• Solid understanding of network architecture, segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, DMZs, and secure infrastructure design.
• Experience building or scaling IT functions, policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues directly and provide hands-on support when required.
• Practical cybersecurity experience, including incident response, endpoint protection, access management, and risk remediation.
• Strong documentation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• A hands-on operator, not only a manager.
• Comfortable doing the work directly when required.
• Able to troubleshoot, configure, implement, document, and follow through.
• Practical, structured, and execution-oriented.
• Capable of building scalable systems without becoming detached from day-to-day operations.
• Willing to support users, solve problems, and take ownership until issues are resolved.
• A builder and structurer who creates order, discipline, policies, and scalable systems.
• A security-first IT professional with strong risk awareness.
• A hands-on leader who can elevate junior resources while remaining directly involved in execution.
• A practical problem-solver who can stabilize current operations while preparing for future growth.
• A strong communicator who can work with scientists, engineers, executives, vendors, and non-technical users.
• A person with ownership mentality who does not simply delegate problems, but ensures they are solved.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT roadmap in alignment with company growth, technical needs, and security requirements.
• Establish scalable IT processes, standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor IT staff, consultants, and external vendors.
• Act as a practical technology partner to leadership on infrastructure, cybersecurity, risk, and operational decisions.
• Personally execute technical work when needed, including troubleshooting, system configuration, user support escalation, access management, and infrastructure improvements.
• Balance management responsibilities with direct operational involvement.
• Own and improve the company’s cybersecurity posture.
• Design, implement, and enforce security policies, controls, and standards.
• Ensure best practices across endpoints, networks, access control, data protection, cloud environments, and internal systems.
• Lead incident response planning, testing, and execution.
• Identify security gaps and implement practical remediation plans.
• Support compliance initiatives, security audits, and customer or partner security requirements where applicable.
• Promote a security-aware culture across the organization.
• Oversee and actively support the design, implementation, and improvement of hybrid infrastructure, including Azure and on-premise systems.
• Ensure systems are secure, reliable, scalable, documented, and properly maintained.
• Validate and implement architecture decisions related to network segmentation, DMZs, identity management, backups, monitoring, and endpoint security.
• Standardize infrastructure practices and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Participate directly in infrastructure configuration, deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization as required.
• Manage day-to-day IT operations, ensuring responsive service delivery and effective user support.
• Establish SLAs, KPIs, monitoring tools, escalation processes, and service management practices.
• Ensure onboarding, offboarding, device provisioning, access control, and account management are properly structured and executed.
• Provide direct support or escalation support when required, particularly for critical issues.
• Ensure proper documentation, process discipline, and knowledge management.
• Oversee technology procurement, licensing, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
• Develop, implement, and enforce IT policies related to security, access, devices, acceptable use, backups, remote work, and data protection.
• Build structured processes for onboarding, offboarding, permissions, system access, and change management.
• Ensure documentation is complete, standardized, current, and usable.
• Strengthen accountability across IT operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management.
• Support the development of governance practices appropriate for a growing advanced-technology company.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Full benefits from day one.
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the IT function of a cutting-edge quantum computing company.
• Exposure to advanced technology, quantum computing infrastructure, and international system deployments.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Meaningful role in building the operational backbone of a high-growth advanced technology company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed