Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Specialist
About the role
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for ensuring the security, stability and efficiency of the organization’s IT infrastructure. They will implement and maintain cybersecurity measures, manage network and system performance and proactively identify and mitigate security risks to protect company data and operations.
KEY DUTIES
- Oversee the management and troubleshooting of the LAN, WAN, VPN and Wi-Fi networks, ensuring high availability and security.
- Administer and maintain on-premise and cloud infrastructure (e.g. Hyper-V, Azure), including system backups, monitoring and scaling.
- Participate in the review and evolution of the current and future state of the system infrastructure.
- Participate in the patching/hardening practices of all infrastructure system components.
- Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks.
- Manage and maintain security technologies including Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and Endpoint Protection to monitor and prevent threats.
- Implement and test disaster recovery (DR) protocols to ensure rapid recovery and business continuity.
- Manage daily backups of critical systems, validating integrity and ensuring readiness for restoration.
- Conduct routine testing of backup and DR protocols and simulate recovery scenarios to validate preparedness.
- Provide third-tier technical support to internal users, partners and assist clients with infrastructure related challenges.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation, including infrastructure configurations, diagrams, policies and standard operating procedures.
- Provide training to teams as required on emerging technologies, processes or tools.
SKILLS AND ABILITIE
- Ability to design, configure and optimize network infrastructure
- Advanced ability to conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and security audits
- Advanced ability to navigate and problem solve network and security issues
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced communication and collaboration skills
- Advanced MS Office and SharePoint skills
KNOWLEDGE
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualization and cloud computing
- Advanced knowledge of networking principles, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs and firewalls
- Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles and threat management
- Advanced knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Cloud security principles (Azure)
- Advanced knowledge of security operations and incident response
- Advanced knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery practices
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity supporting a wide range of related technologies
- 5+ years’ experience supporting core IT infrastructure services (Hyper-V, Fortinet, Veeam, Aruba Networks)
APPLY TODAY!
Candidates interested in this position are invited to apply in confidence, by completing their application through the Career Center
by end of business day, October 10 th , 2025.
Please attach your resume and cover letter in .docx or .pdf format
.
About Milton Hydro Distribution Inc.
Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. is responsible for distributing electricity to 42,000 business and residential customers within the Town of Milton. For nearly a century, Milton Hydro has been a supportive community partner.
In utilities, performance excellence means the highest level of safety and reliability. We are committed to providing our customers with an economical, safe and reliable supply of electricity and achieving our Goal of Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Incidents.
Forward thinking and Future focused With a Goal of Zero Waste and Emissions, Milton Hydro is a leader in adopting the smartest technology to become a more digital organization so we can keep both outages and costs to customers low, while working towards sustainability and conservation initiatives.
Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Milton Hydro Holdings Inc., owned by the Town of Milton.
Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Specialist
About the role
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for ensuring the security, stability and efficiency of the organization’s IT infrastructure. They will implement and maintain cybersecurity measures, manage network and system performance and proactively identify and mitigate security risks to protect company data and operations.
KEY DUTIES
- Oversee the management and troubleshooting of the LAN, WAN, VPN and Wi-Fi networks, ensuring high availability and security.
- Administer and maintain on-premise and cloud infrastructure (e.g. Hyper-V, Azure), including system backups, monitoring and scaling.
- Participate in the review and evolution of the current and future state of the system infrastructure.
- Participate in the patching/hardening practices of all infrastructure system components.
- Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks.
- Manage and maintain security technologies including Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and Endpoint Protection to monitor and prevent threats.
- Implement and test disaster recovery (DR) protocols to ensure rapid recovery and business continuity.
- Manage daily backups of critical systems, validating integrity and ensuring readiness for restoration.
- Conduct routine testing of backup and DR protocols and simulate recovery scenarios to validate preparedness.
- Provide third-tier technical support to internal users, partners and assist clients with infrastructure related challenges.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation, including infrastructure configurations, diagrams, policies and standard operating procedures.
- Provide training to teams as required on emerging technologies, processes or tools.
SKILLS AND ABILITIE
- Ability to design, configure and optimize network infrastructure
- Advanced ability to conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and security audits
- Advanced ability to navigate and problem solve network and security issues
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced communication and collaboration skills
- Advanced MS Office and SharePoint skills
KNOWLEDGE
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualization and cloud computing
- Advanced knowledge of networking principles, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs and firewalls
- Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles and threat management
- Advanced knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Cloud security principles (Azure)
- Advanced knowledge of security operations and incident response
- Advanced knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery practices
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity supporting a wide range of related technologies
- 5+ years’ experience supporting core IT infrastructure services (Hyper-V, Fortinet, Veeam, Aruba Networks)
APPLY TODAY!
Candidates interested in this position are invited to apply in confidence, by completing their application through the Career Center
by end of business day, October 10 th , 2025.
Please attach your resume and cover letter in .docx or .pdf format
.
About Milton Hydro Distribution Inc.
Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. is responsible for distributing electricity to 42,000 business and residential customers within the Town of Milton. For nearly a century, Milton Hydro has been a supportive community partner.
In utilities, performance excellence means the highest level of safety and reliability. We are committed to providing our customers with an economical, safe and reliable supply of electricity and achieving our Goal of Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Incidents.
Forward thinking and Future focused With a Goal of Zero Waste and Emissions, Milton Hydro is a leader in adopting the smartest technology to become a more digital organization so we can keep both outages and costs to customers low, while working towards sustainability and conservation initiatives.
Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Milton Hydro Holdings Inc., owned by the Town of Milton.