Security Officer - Sovereign AI

Cohere • Ottawa, ON

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cohere's mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity by training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises building AI systems. The company is dedicated to increasing the capabilities of its models and the value they drive for customers, operating with a fast-paced, hard-working ethos. Cohere is comprised of researchers, engineers, designers, and other professionals who are passionate about their craft and believe in the importance of diverse perspectives. The Security Officer will be responsible for overseeing and implementing security protocols in accordance with Canadian industrial security standards, ensuring Cohere's compliance with the security requirements of federal government contracts in Canada. This role will also serve as a liaison with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

Requirements

• Canadian citizenship and current residency in Canada.
• 5+ years in security operations.
• Valid security clearance and familiarity with CSP/PSPC frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in industrial/government security.
• Top Secret or higher security clearance.
• Candidates in Ottawa or within commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Act as official point of contact with Public Services and Procurement Canada's (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP).
• Ensure compliance with security policies, procedures, and regulations for handling classified information aligned with PSPC and Contract Security Program (CSP) requirements.
• Oversee security screening processes for employees, contractors, and visitors, including background checks and reliability/secret clearance coordination.
• Enforce access controls, secure storage, and transmission protocols for classified materials.
• Report security incidents to relevant authorities (e.g., CSP, Canadian Security Intelligence Service) as required.
• Maintain accurate security records, including personnel clearances, training logs, and incident reports.
• Manage security briefings, debriefings, and ongoing security awareness training for cleared personnel.
• Liaise with government agencies during audits or compliance reviews.
• Ensure security requirements in government contracts are met, including CSP clauses.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to address security-related contractual obligations.

Benefits

• 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!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees