IT & Security Operations Lead at Software Secured

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Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 1, 2026

Description

Software Secured is hiring an IT & Security Operations Lead to own internal security, IT operations, SOC 2 compliance, vendor security reviews, and employee onboarding. The role requires hands-on network security, firewall, endpoint, MDM, identity, and compliance work, along with 5–7 years of relevant experience. It is based in Ottawa, Canada, offers a competitive salary and profit-sharing, and is available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or work visa holders.

Required Skills

Network security
Firewall management
Network segmentation
Traffic monitoring
MDM
Endpoint management
Identity management
SOC 2 compliance
Evidence management
Vendor security reviews

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5–7 years of experience in IT operations, security operations, or a hybrid of both
Hands-on experience with network security, firewall management, network segmentation, and traffic monitoring
Solid MDM and endpoint management experience across macOS and Windows environments
Familiarity with SOC 2 compliance requirements and evidence management
Experience owning a function solo and driving it to completion
Preferred Qualifications: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or equivalent certification
Exposure to penetration testing concepts or a security consulting environment
Experience with Vanta, Drata, or similar compliance automation platforms
Security clearance eligibility
Experience building a compliance or IT program from scratch
Translation Company Name: Software Secured

About Software Secured

Software Secured

Penetration Testing & Cybersecurity ServicesOttawa, ON, CA11-50

Software Secured’s penetration testing & augmented security services help B2B SaaS companies remain compliant, secure data & reduce cyber breaches. USA

Open roles: 1
Founded: 2010

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