Director Information Systems

Position Overview

Calian is investing in a modern secure and scalable enterprise technology foundation to support continued growth across health defence learning and public safety. We are seeking a Director of Information Systems to lead the strategy and execution of enterprise infrastructure and cloud services ensuring technology is reliable resilient and aligned to business needs.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer this role is accountable for enterprise infrastructure cloud platforms networks end user services and core technology platforms. You will partner closely with executive and business leaders to modernize systems strengthen cybersecurity and build a technology foundation that supports both current operations and long term growth.

This role is well suited to a seasoned technology leader who combines clear strategic thinking with strong operational discipline. You have led infrastructure and cloud environments at scale navigated modernization while maintaining operational stability and earned trust through thoughtful decision making and consistent delivery.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the multiyear technology infrastructure and cloud strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead digital modernization initiatives including cloud migrations network modernization automation and technology lifecycle management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology trends risks and investment opportunities.

Technology Operations & Governance

• Oversee enterprise infrastructure including networks servers storage enduser computing identity services and collaboration platforms.
• Define and enforce technology standards architecture patterns and security practices in partnership with Cybersecurity and Enterprise Architecture.
• Ensure high availability resilience and scalability of missioncritical systems.
• Lead IT governance policy development and compliance management.

Team & Vendor Leadership

• Build mentor and inspire a highperforming operations team.
• Foster a culture of innovation customer service and continuous improvement.
• Manage key vendors contracts and strategic technology partnerships; negotiate service contracts to maximize value.

Financial & Project Management

• Own departmental budgeting forecasting and longterm capital planning.
• Oversee delivery of major technology projects and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Optimize operational costs through modernization automation and strategic sourcing.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of progressive IT leadership experience across infrastructure operations and service delivery.
• Demonstrated success leading large scale infrastructure and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure networking virtualization data centres Microsoft 365 identity and access management and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience implementing ITIL or ITSM practices and improving operational maturity.
• Proven experience managing budgets vendors and complex technology partnerships.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.

Compensation
$150000 - $180000 incentive plan

Vacancy
There is one (1) open position with a preference for candidates located in the Ottawa ON area and available to work a hybrid schedule (3 days per week onsite).

Job Title: Director Information Systems
Requisition Number: 2216
Date: February 02 2026
Location 1: Ottawa ON
Location 2: Canada
Remote: Hybrid
Business Unit: Corporate
Department: Information Systems & IT
Job Type: Full-time
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