Infrastructure Security Engineer (Secret + Clearance)

Cohere; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Weekly lunch stipend

Full health and dental benefits

Paid parental leave

6 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Cohere is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Security Engineer to manage security for Protected B environments. The role requires significant expertise in cloud security, compliance with Canadian standards, and hands-on experience with infrastructure technologies like Kubernetes and Terraform.

Join a dynamic team that values diversity and innovation, and enjoy generous benefits and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of previous experience in Infrastructure security.
• Proven experience with Protected B environment setup, configuration, and management.
• Knowledge of Canadian government security standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage infrastructure for Protected B classified environments.
• Design and implement security controls for cloud and hybrid deployments.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of infrastructure components.

Skills

Infrastructure security experience

Knowledge of Canadian government security standards

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes

Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform)

Experience with AI/ML systems

Job description

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.

Join us on our mission and shape the future! Security Clearance: Active Secret+ clearance strongly preferred; candidates eligible and willing to obtain clearance will also be considered. More information about Canadian Security Clearance is available here.

As An Infrastructure Security Engineer, Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Deploy and manage infrastructure for Protected B classified environments, ensuring compliance with ITSG-33 and Canadian government standards
• Design and implement security controls for cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and hybrid/multi-cloud deployments
• Evaluate, implement, and manage security tools and technologies for training cluster and inference infrastructure hardening
• Implement security best practices including IAM, encryption, logging, and monitoring
• Participate in security incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, and remediation
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of infrastructure components
• Maintain comprehensive security documentation, procedures, and configurations for classified environments
• Maintain active Secret+ security clearance and adhere to all Canadian government security protocols

You May Be a Good Fit If

• You have 5+ years of previous experience in Infrastructure security
• Proven experience with Protected B environment setup, configuration, and management
• Knowledge of Canadian government security standards and compliance requirements
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes in both development and production environments
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform) and configuration management
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and able to make informed decisions with little data
• You understand secure engineering best practices, can articulate problem statements, and propose solutions to both technically savvy and non‑technical audiences
• Experience working with AI/ML systems or LLM‑based applications

If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply! We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

Full-Time Employees At Cohere Enjoy These Perks

• An open and inclusive culture and work environment
• Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
• 100% Parental Leave top‑up for up to 6 months
• Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well‑being, quality time, and workspace improvement
• Remote‑flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co‑working stipend
• 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)