Team Lead, Security and Compliance

Knak•Ottawa, ON

About The Position

As Team Lead, Security & Compliance at Knak, you’ll lead the programs that keep our platform, customers, and company secure. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll operate at the intersection of security, compliance, and business enablement. You’ll guide our approach to frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001, build security awareness across the company, and partner with teams to ensure we grow in a way that’s both fast and secure. You’ll be a trusted expert and collaborator—helping teams understand not just what to do, but why it matters.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in security and compliance, including leadership or team lead responsibilities
Strong understanding of security frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001
Technical and business knowledge across areas like security training, application security, and compliance programs
Proven ability to lead change and influence teams across an organization
Strong communication, conflict management, and organizational skills
Experience managing people and supporting team growth
Ability to work cross-functionally and balance security requirements with business needs

Nice To Haves

Security certifications such as CISA or CISM (or are working toward them)
Experience in SaaS or high-growth startup environments

Responsibilities

Manage security and compliance programs
Maintain Knak’s security control framework and oversee continuous monitoring and remediation efforts
Drive security awareness and behavior change
Educate control owners, deliver training, and promote best practices across the organization
Collaborate with internal and external partners
Work closely with product, engineering, leadership, auditors, and vendors to support security workflows
Maintain and improve security documentation
Develop and manage policies, standards, procedures, and internal handbooks
Support Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) activities
Monitor metrics, contribute to reporting, and provide visibility into security and compliance health