Sr. IT Security Officer to support AI security governance

S.i. Systems; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tech firm in Ottawa is seeking a Sr. IT Security Officer to enhance AI security governance. The ideal candidate will perform vulnerability assessments, design robust security solutions, and ensure AI systems align with organizational policies. Applicants should have a solid background in Cyber Security, an understanding of AI, and relevant IT security experience. This full-time position comes with competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Reliability security clearance.
• Strong understanding of AI and Cyber security.
• Several years of experience in IT security or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessments and audits.
• Oversee information security practices across technologies.
• Contribute to AI governance frameworks and practices.
• Recommend and implement network security measures.

Skills

AI and Cyber security

Vulnerability assessment

Security audits

Risk assessment

Writing IT security policies

Education

College diploma or certificate in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft security tools

Azure

Firewall systems

Job description

Our valued client is looking for a Sr. Sr. IT Security Officer to support AI security governance .

Tasks include :

• Perform vulnerability assessments, ongoing information risk assessments and audits, and monitor the network to detect security irregularities
• Oversee and measure information security practices across technologies and processes, and design robust security solutions.
• Play a key role inartificial intelligence security governance, ensuring that AI systems are deployed securely, ethically, and in alignment with organizational policies
• Assess AI-related risks, contribute to the development of AI governance frameworks, and collaborate with stakeholders to embed responsible AI practices into business operations.
• Improve information security through awareness programs, policies, guidelines, and standards, as well as through the ongoing integration of security within business strategies.
• Recommend and implement network security measures, and continuously enhance the security infrastructure—including those supporting AI and machine learning environments.

Technical environment

• Mix of on-prem and mostly cloud infrastructure, primarily Microsoft and Azure
• SaaS / COTS products
• Enterprise-grade vendors for firewalls and security tools, reviewed and approved through internal governance
• Microsoft Copilot in use under strict controls, other AI tools require formal approval

Must have :

• Eligible for Reliability security clearance
• Strong understanding of AI and Cyber security
• College diploma or certificate in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or a related field AND several years of experience in IT security or a related field
• Three or more years of experience in Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence
• Experience with installations and implementation of security solutions across various computing platforms and network infrastructure
• Experience with the management of both physical and logical information security systems
• Experience with vulnerability assessment, security audits, TCP / IP, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls
• Experience with weighing business risks and suggesting appropriate information security measures
• Experience with writing IT security policies

Nice to have :

• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification or equivalent certification, an asset
• Bilingualism (English / French) an asset