Infrastructure Security Engineer (Secret + Clearance)

Cohere; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and inclusive culture

Weekly lunch stipend

Full health and dental benefits

100% Parental Leave top-up

Personal enrichment benefits

Remote-flexible work

6 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Cohere in Toronto is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Security professional to manage and secure classified environments. Responsibilities include deploying infrastructure, designing security controls for cloud deployments, and conducting vulnerability assessments.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in security, especially within Protected B environments, and is knowledgeable about Canadian security standards. The position offers an inclusive work culture, a remote-flexible environment, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of previous experience in Infrastructure security.
• Proven experience with Protected B environment setup and management.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes in both development and production environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infrastructure security

Protected B environment setup

Canadian government security standards

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as code (Terraform)

AI/ML systems

Job description

Security Clearance:

Active Secret+ clearance strongly preferred; candidates eligible and willing to obtain clearance will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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 are 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

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.

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!)