Manager, Security&IT, Ahuntsic North

The Role: Team Lead, Security&Compliance As Team Lead, Security&Compliance at Knak, you’ll lead the programs that keep our platform, customers, and company secure.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll operate at the intersection of security, compliance, and business enablement. You’ll guide our approach to frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001, build security awareness across the company, and partner with teams to ensure we grow in a way that’s both fast and secure.

You’ll be a trusted expert and collaborator—helping teams understand not just what to do, but why it matters.

What You’ll Do

Manage security and compliance programs: maintain Knak’s security control framework and oversee continuous monitoring and remediation efforts.

Drive security awareness and behavior change: educate control owners, deliver training, and promote best practices across the organization.

Collaborate with internal and external partners: work closely with product, engineering, leadership, auditors, and vendors to support security workflows.

Maintain and improve security documentation: develop and manage policies, standards, procedures, and internal handbooks.

Support Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) activities: monitor metrics, contribute to reporting, and provide visibility into security and compliance health.

What You Bring

3–5 years of experience in security and compliance, including leadership or team lead responsibilities.

Strong understanding of security frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

Technical and business knowledge across areas like security training, application security, and compliance programs.

Proven ability to lead change and influence teams across an organization.

Strong communication, conflict management, and organizational skills.

Experience managing people and supporting team growth.

Ability to work cross‑functionally and balance security requirements with business needs.

Bonus Points If You Have

Security certifications such as CISA or CISM (or working toward them).

Experience in SaaS or high‑growth startup environments.

What We Offer We offer competitive salaries, equity in the company, great benefits, paid vacation, and a strong commitment to career growth.

We encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. We believe in creating an inclusive, barrier‑free working environment and are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all applicants.

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