Senior Manager, IT & Cybersecurity

JobTitle:Senior Manager IT & Cybersecurity

Location:Mississauga On-site

RoleType:Full-time

About e-Zinc

e-Zinc is an energy storage venture based inthe Toronto areawith a breakthrough technology poised to disrupt the market. As the global energy grid moves to higher levels of penetration of renewable energy thereis a surging needforaffordable flexible long-duration energy storage.e-Zinc is uniquely positioned to meet this demand asthe firstcompanyin the world to metalize electricity.

Backed by over CAD $80 million in funding from leading global strategic and financial investors such asBusiness Development Canada (BDC)Toyota Ventures Mitsubishi Heavy Industries EniEvokInnovations and BDCe-Zinc has garnered international recognition for its proprietary technology and visionary roadmap. Highlights include:

• Named to theGlobal Cleantech 100for four consecutive years ()

• $1M Grand Prize winner of theImpact Canada Charging the Future Challenge

• Awarded a $1.6M grant fromBreakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

• Secured over $12M in funding across three projects fromSustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)

• Recipient of a USD $1.3M grant from theCalifornia Energy Commission

As e-Zinc moves toward commercialization e-Zinc is expanding its team to bring our transformative technology to market and support the future of renewable energy.

Opportunity

TheSenior Manager IT & Cybersecuritywill lead e-Zincs information technology function owning the strategy implementation and day-to-day operations of all IT systems across the organization. This role is critical toenablinga rapidly scalingclean-techmanufacturing company ensuring teams across R&D Product Operations Commercial andCorporatefunctions aresupportedbysecure reliable and cost-effective technology infrastructure.

Thispositionwill combine hands-on technical leadership with strong vendor and third-party management cybersecurity and IP protection oversight and a pragmatic scalable approach to IT in a hardware and manufacturing environment. The role will focus on building systems that supportgrowthprotectsensitive intellectual property andoptimizecosts whilemaintaininghigh availability and performance.

PositionScope andResponsibilities

IT Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute eZincs IT strategy aligned with business growth manufacturing scaleup and technology roadmaps.

• Establish IT governance policies standards and best practices across the company.

• Lead internallyand manage external MSPand IT partners

Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Oversee the design deployment and maintenance of core IT infrastructure (network servers cloud services endpoints security tools).

• Ensure availability and reliability of systems supporting R&D testing labs and production facilities.

• Drive lifecycle management for hardwaresoftwaremobile device managementand enterprise applications.

• Optimizebusiness-facing systems such as M365 Entra and Office applications.

• Manage andmaintain:

• 3D Design suites such as SolidWorks PDM/Manage Fusion360.

• Azure infrastructure including File Storage SQL Databases Web Application Firewalls and Site-to-Site VPN

• Remote Access and Teleworking tools such as AnyConnect ClientVPNandAnyDesk.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Own cybersecurity strategy policies and implementation to protect intellectual property and manufacturing operations.

• Manage andmaintaine-Zincs Backup and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) systems including annual testing.

• Oversee identity and access management vulnerability management and incident response processes.

• Manage existing data security implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies and systems.

• Manage cybersecurity testing and validation including penetration testing tabletop exercises and updating of cybersecurity playbooks.

• Maintain compliance with CAN/DGSI 104:2024.

• Manage and Maintain XDR/EDRSIEMand SoC in collaboration with security partners.

Support & Operations

• Oversee the IT service desk and enduser support model.

• Maintain internal ticketing system. Handle escalations from help desk or external partner (MSP).

• Establish SLAs operational metrics and continuous improvement programsincludingtracking ofKPIs for ticketspatchingetc.

• Maintain IT documentation asset trackingandconfiguration managementas well asmanage software licensing and renewals.

• Implement hardening strategies for connected lab equipment and other Operational Technology (OT)

Project & Vendor Management

• Manage IT projects from planning to execution including system implementations facility buildouts and technology upgrades.

• Evaluate and negotiate contracts with IT vendors ensuring costeffective and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive IT experience with at least 3 years ina leadershipor management role.

• Experience managing IT operations in a manufacturingor R&Dheavy environment.

• Background working with hybrid cloud/onpremise environments or IT supporting laboratory equipment.

• Experience administering MicrosoftInTune

• Experience administeringSolidworksPDM/Manage Vaults andFlexNET

• Strong technical competency across networking cloud (Microsoft Azure preferred) cybersecurity enterprise applications and endpoint management.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with engineering operations finance and executives.

• Familiarity with ISO/NIST frameworks for cybersecurity is an asset

• Experience with database administration (SQLInfluxDB) and programming (PythonJavaScript) are an asset.

At e-Zinc how we work matters just as much as what we build. The qualities below reflect how our team turns our core values into action every day.

Safety: You prioritize safety in everything you do and understand the deep responsibility we have to our people our customers and our planet.

Truth: You are honest transparent and authenticwith yourself your teammates and our customers.

Results:You approach challenges with curiosity and creativity troubleshoot thoughtfully and focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.

Team:You contribute to an open and trusting workplace empower others and hold yourself and your teammates accountable.

Mastery:You are committed to building domainexpertise bring a strong work ethic and continuously invest in your own growth and improvement.

Value:You act responsibly with time financial resources and effort always aiming to create the greatest impact and long-term value.

Note:At e-Zinc every application is personally reviewed by our People & Talent team to understand your motivation experience and alignment with our mission.

Why Join e-Zinc

At e-Zinc your work has purpose.Youllbe part of a pioneering team building transformative technology that will help shape the future of clean energy. We offer a dynamic work environment meaningful projects and the opportunity to grow your career alongside passionate purpose-driven colleagues.

Compensation & Total Rewards

The expected annual salary range for this role is$120000- $135000. Final compensation will bedeterminedbased on the candidates skills experience and overall fit for the position.

Successfulemployeeswill be offereda comprehensive Total Rewards package whichcaninclude:

• Competitive compensation

• ComprehensiveEmployer-paid benefits

• Retirement savingsplans withemployercontributions

• Equity grants and opportunity for company ownership

• Paidvacationtime to refresh plusadditionalpaid time off forspecial eventssuch as birthdays or religious holidays

Encouragement to Apply

Studies show that individuals in underrepresented groupsare less likely toapply forjobs unless they meet every qualification. If you find you are passionate aboutthisrole and meetmanyof the items listed we encourage you to apply!

e-Zinc is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates and supports diversity. We thrive in an environment of mutual respect and welcome all applicants.

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