Global Sr. IT Security Specialist

Mars•Edmonton, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Global Sr. IT Security Specialist to join our rapidly growing company. Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company. Here’s the scoop - Summary The Global Sr. IT Security Specialist serves as the strategic leader for our global security program, driving security initiatives, governance, and risk management across the organization. In this role, you’ll guide security operations, shape our security roadmap, and collaborate with technical and executive teams to ensure a resilient, compliant, and secure technology environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned security professional who thrives on leadership, innovation, and elevating an organization’s security posture on a global scale. This position is in primary Champion office(s) and requires some travel to other Champion locations.

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

Nice To Haves

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