Global Senior IT Security Specialist

Champion Petfoods•Edmonton, AB

8d•CA$90,000 - CA$105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Champion Petfoods is expanding and seeking a Global Senior IT Security Specialist to join their growing company. Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with over 35 years of trust. Their purpose is to 'Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime.' This role is for someone passionate about personal and professional growth and contributing to the company's success. The Global Senior IT Security Specialist will serve as the strategic leader for the global security program, driving security initiatives, governance, and risk management. This role involves guiding security operations, shaping the security roadmap, and collaborating with technical and executive teams to ensure a resilient, compliant, and secure technology environment. This is an opportunity for a seasoned security professional focused on leadership, innovation, and enhancing the organization's global security posture. The position is based in primary Champion offices with some travel required.

Requirements

7–10 years in IT security operations or technical IT operations, with proven expertise supporting a global, multi‑site environment
CISSP or an equivalent industry‑recognized security certification
Strong understanding of vulnerability management, risk remediation, modern security tooling, and hybrid/cloud security best practices
Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST 2.0, ISO 27001, SOC2, and MITRE
Experience implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity & Access Management lifecycle practices, and Zero Trust methodologies
Solid background in infrastructure, endpoint protection, and security monitoring technologies
Proven ability to oversee third‑party security engagements and vendor risk assurance
Experience conducting or coordinating penetration tests with internal teams and external partners
Knowledge of ITIL processes, including incident, change, problem, request, and event management
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence teams across regions and functions
Demonstrated capability in change management and leading multi‑disciplinary teams
Ability to work extended or off‑hours when required and travel to company locations as needed
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with executive level stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to support and influence teams at all levels
Proven capability to drive change and enable technology adoption across the organization
Experience leading multi disciplinary teams across diverse cultures, regions, and geographies
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license (other than motorcycle), ability to travel between the Company’s locations, and willingness to accept temporary assignment(s) to additional Company locations

Responsibilities

Lead global IT security operations, including SOC monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance
Drive security strategy across hybrid and multi-cloud environments and ensure IT Security functions and external partners align to organizational priorities
Build and mature the organization’s security culture, awareness programs, and adherence to security standards across applications and infrastructure
Oversee IT GRC, security governance, policy development, and regulatory reporting
Identify and address emerging security risks, ensuring proactive mitigation and continuous improvement
Guide secure design practices, threat modeling, and security integration throughout the software development lifecycle
Direct penetration testing, vendor risk management, and expert technical support during incidents
Collaborate with IT Operations to enhance operating models and improve global security posture
Lead global security architecture reviews and drive changes to strengthen security controls
Own business continuity strategy, including planning, auditing, and tracking key resilience KPIs (e.g., MTTR, RTO, RPO)
Ensure incident response/continuity plans and SLAs are reviewed annually and aligned with IT leaders and executive leadership expectations