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title: 'Information Technology Manager at North Vector Dynamics Inc.'
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# Information Technology Manager at North Vector Dynamics Inc.

- **Company:** North Vector Dynamics Inc.
- **Location:** Calgary, Canada
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/northvectordynamics/9759a5c2-bf55-4311-b0a5-1e36bb5368c7

## Job description

## POSITION SUMMARY

The IT Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation, security, and continued maturity of North Vector Dynamics' internal information technology environment. 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.

## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Infrastructure and Endpoint Management

- Own and maintain NVD's internal network, servers, endpoints, and cloud services.
- Establish 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.
- Manage user account provisioning and deprovisioning, access permissions, and device inventory.
- Evaluate and recommend hardware, software, and infrastructure purchases in line with operational and budget needs. Cybersecurity and Regulatory Compliance
- Act 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.
- Implement and maintain technical controls required to protect controlled goods and controlled technical data consistent with NVD's CGP and DSC obligations.
- Maintain patch management, endpoint protection, backup, and disaster recovery processes, and remediate gaps identified through compliance reviews or audits.
- Support 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.
- Maintain documentation required to demonstrate compliance to auditors, customers, and government authorities. Systems and Vendor Management
- Manage relationships with IT vendors, telecom providers, and software licensors, including contract renewals and cost review.
- Administer 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.
- Support development and provide maintenance of on-premises AI server.
- Recommend and implement improvements to IT systems as the company scales. IT Support and Operations
- Provide day-to-day technical support to staff across departments, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
- Maintain an asset register of company IT equipment, including issue and return of devices.
- Develop and maintain IT policies and procedures, including acceptable use, data handling, and incident response. Reporting and Governance
- Report regularly to the Director of Operations on IT operations, security posture, outstanding risks, and compliance status.
- Escalate security incidents promptly and lead the internal response in coordination with company leadership.
- Support internal and external audits with accurate, timely documentation.

## QUALIFICATIONS

Required

- Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience managing IT infrastructure, ideally including sole or lead responsibility for an organization's IT environment.
- Working knowledge of endpoint management, patch management, and standard network and cloud administration practices.
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, and the ability to meet the screening requirements of NVD's CGP registration and obtain a CSP security clearance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into terms leadership can act on.

## Preferred

- Prior experience supporting cybersecurity certification frameworks such as CPCSC, CMMC, NIST 800-171, or ISO 27001.
- Experience working in a defence, aerospace, or other regulated/controlled-goods environment.
- Familiarity with export control considerations (for example, ITAR or Canadian export control regimes) as they relate to IT systems and data handling.

## WORKING CONDITIONS

This 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. The role involves handling controlled and sensitive information and is subject to NVD's internal security policies at all times.

## About North Vector Dynamics Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: North Vector Dynamics is a Canadian defense and autonomy technology company building precision autonomous systems and counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) weapons for the future battlefield.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed)
- **Headquarters**: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- **Founded**: 2022 (originally as Think Solutions Engineering; rebranded to North Vector Dynamics in 2025)
- **Founders**: Paul Ziadé (Co-founder & CEO), Dr. Craig Johansen (Co-founder & Chief Science Officer), and a third co-founder (aerospace engineers specializing in hypersonics, rocket propulsion, and high-speed aerodynamics)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Defense technology, aerospace, counter-UAS systems, hypersonics, autonomous systems
- **Target customers**: Canadian Department of National Defence (DND), allied military forces, NATO partners
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "On the battlefield, survival isn’t a feature – it’s the requirement." The company is building Canada's first full-spectrum air and missile defence company, focused on sovereign capability for Canada and its allies.

## Products & Services
- **CM-70**: A low-cost, highly-maneuverable, attritable mass, precision-guided missile designed to neutralize Group I-III drone threats. It measures 0.72m in length, weighs ~2 kg, has a range of 3.5 km, and a speed of over 1,000 km/h. Features semi-active laser homing (SALH) guidance supported by AI and a blast fragmentation warhead.
- **SHIELD**: An expeditionary counter-UAS system that uses the Arctos sensor and launch node. It can loiter for hours and deploy air-launched CUAS effects.
- **CI-60**: A next-generation expendable UAV available in two configurations: a threat simulation system (subscale aerial target for air defense training) and a CUAS vehicle designed to neutralize hostile drones with speed and agility.
- **SPIKE**: A subscale aerial target system for use by land, naval, and air forces, providing realistic, threat-representative targets for air defense qualification and live-fire training.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Backed by the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) and venture capital firms
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Canadian Department of National Defence (DND), venture capital firms (specific names not publicly disclosed)
- **Growth Signals**: Rebranded from Think Solutions Engineering in 2025 to go all-in on air-defense development; shifting focus to the CM-70 C-UAS missile to meet growing demand; building Canada's first full-spectrum air and missile defence company; backed by DND for hypersonic and advanced interception work

## Competitive Advantages
- **Sovereign capability**: Building a Canadian-controlled technical base for counter-UAS and hypersonic interception, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains
- **Deep technical expertise**: Founders and team trained at top institutions (Waterloo, Oxford, Calgary) and organizations (NASA, Atomic Energy of Canada, national aerospace labs)
- **First-of-its-kind systems**: SHIELD is described as a first-of-its-kind expeditionary counter-UAS system
- **Attritable mass approach**: The CM-70 is a low-cost, precision-guided missile designed to invert the battlefield economics of drone warfare
- **Full-spectrum ambition**: Building toward hypersonic interception capability, positioning as Canada's first full-spectrum air and missile defence company

## Strategic Focus
- **Near-term**: Low-cost, precision-guided missile system (CM-70) for intercepting Group I-III drones and providing short-range force protection
- **Long-term**: Hypersonic interception capability for North American air defence and allied partners
- **Sovereign capability**: Building a Canadian-controlled technical base for defense technologies to reduce reliance on fragile supply chains
- **Product expansion**: Shifting focus to the CM-70 C-UAS missile to meet growing demand for counter-UAS interceptors

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven work**: Directly contributing to national defense and sovereignty for Canada and its allies
- **Deep tech focus**: Work on cutting-edge technologies including hypersonics, autonomous drone guidance, AI-driven flow control, and rocket propulsion
- **Elite team**: Colleagues include engineers and applied scientists from institutions like Waterloo, Oxford, and Calgary, with experience at NASA, Atomic Energy of Canada, and national aerospace research labs
- **Growth stage**: Recently rebranded and "all in" on air-defense development — a high-growth, high-impact environment
- **Remote-friendly**: Listed as having remote options across 27 locations, with an in-office presence in Calgary
- **Small, agile team**: Approximately 9-12 total employees, offering significant ownership and impact
- **Government backing**: Supported by Canada's Department of National Defence, providing stability and strategic importance

## Sources
1. [northvectordynamics.com](https://www.northvectordynamics.com/)
2. [northvectordynamics.com/about-us](https://www.northvectordynamics.com/about-us)
3. [northvectordynamics.com/advanced-systems](https://www.northvectordynamics.com/advanced-systems)
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/north-vector-dynamics)
5. [janes.com](https://www.janes.com/defence-intelligence-insights/defence-news/industry/north-vector-dynamics-aims-to-bring-missile-production-to-canada)

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