Information Security Specialist; Remote from

Position: Information Security Specialist (Remote from )
Overview
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Information Security Specialist in Canada.

In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding information assets and strengthening the organization’s overall security posture across a fully remote, global environment. You will work closely with technical, operational, and leadership teams to translate regulatory and security requirements into practical, effective controls. Your expertise will directly contribute to compliance, risk management, and continuous security improvement initiatives. Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced, and international setting, you will help shape security governance, incident response, and AI security practices.

This position offers high autonomy, strong ownership, and meaningful impact. It is an excellent opportunity to grow your career while protecting modern, distributed systems at scale.

Accountabilities

Manage and continuously improve the Information Security Management System, ensuring alignment with global security standards

Maintain compliance with key frameworks and certifications, including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and NIS2

Translate regulatory and policy requirements into actionable technical and operational security controls

Conduct risk assessments, manage security risks, and support ongoing compliance and audit initiatives

Provide security expertise and support for customer due diligence processes and assessments

Participate in incident management, response planning, and post-incident analysis

Contribute to AI security governance and emerging security initiatives

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to embed security best practices across operations

Requirements

Proven professional experience in information security, compliance, or risk management roles

Strong familiarity with security frameworks and certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIS2, PCI-DSS, or similar

Hands-on experience preparing organizations for audits and maintaining certification programs

Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical controls and operational processes

Solid understanding of risk management methodologies and security control frameworks

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Experience in incident response and management is a strong plus

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer are a plus

Comfort working in a remote, asynchronous, and globally distributed environment

Benefits

Competitive salary based on role, experience, and location, with performance-based incentives

Fully remote work model with flexible working hours

Flexible paid time off and strong work-life balance culture

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Mental health and wellness support services

Equity or stock option programs

Learning and professional development budget

Home office setup budget and IT equipment

Budget for co-working spaces or local team events

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an  AI-powered matching process  to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Data Privacy Notice:  By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

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