Director of IT & Security

Jobgether • Canada

Remote

This Job is No Longer Active This position is no longer accepting applications

AI Summary

Lead IT operations and strategic planning, ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure in an Agile environment. Own and continuously evolve the organization’s information security and compliance roadmap. Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and standards.

Key Highlights

Lead IT operations and strategic planning

Own and continuously evolve the organization’s information security and compliance roadmap

Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and standards

Key Responsibilities

Lead IT operations and strategic planning

Own and continuously evolve the organization’s information security and compliance roadmap

Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and standards

Drive enterprise-wide security awareness programs and embed secure SDLC practices in collaboration with engineering teams

Support sales and customer-facing teams by contributing to RFP responses and reviewing data-sharing agreements for compliance

Oversee incident management processes, including coordination, communication, post-mortems, and corrective actions

Manage IT reporting, system documentation, maintenance schedules, and infrastructure optimization initiatives

Partner with stakeholders to define technical requirements and guide implementation of new systems and technologies

Serve as primary liaison for internal and external audits, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001 programs

Lead, coach, and develop IT team members through performance management and career development planning

Interested in remote work opportunities in Cyber Security? Discover Cyber Security Remote Jobs featuring exclusive positions from top companies that offer flexible work arrangements.

Technical Skills Required

Web application security Vulnerability management Mitigation strategies Networking Telecom Server infrastructure Cloud technologies IT infrastructure planning System operations Production environment security

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package ranging from $155,000 to $175,000 CAD annually

Fully remote work with flexibility within Canada and Eastern Time Zone alignment

4 weeks of vacation per year

Employer-paid health and dental coverage (for eligible regions)

Parental leave top-up (up to 4 months)

Group RRSP with 3% employer matching (Canada-based employees)

401(k) or equivalent retirement matching depending on region

Annual professional development budget with access to training and mentorship programs

Browse our curated collection of remote jobs across all categories and industries, featuring positions from top companies worldwide.

Nice to Have

CISSP

CISM

CIPM

CCNA

CCNP

Job Description

This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of technology operations, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You will own the organization’s IT infrastructure and security strategy, ensuring systems are resilient, scalable, and aligned with strict data protection standards. Acting as a key advisor to executive leadership, you will help define risk appetite and shape enterprise-wide security decisions. You will also lead the evolution of security architecture across cloud and hybrid environments while ensuring operational excellence across IT services. In addition, you will guide incident response, compliance readiness, and audit programs in a highly regulated education technology context. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight, requiring both technical depth and strong people management skills. It is ideal for someone who thrives in building secure-by-design organizations while mentoring high-performing teams.

Want the full job description? Read the complete details on LinkedIn, the original posting.

Continue on LinkedIn

This is a short excerpt. All rights to the full description belong to its original publisher.