About the role

  • Global IT Security Lead guiding security initiatives across Champion Petfoods' global operations. Driving security strategy and building security awareness in a hybrid work environment.

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.

Requirements

  • 5–10 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.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
  • 401k/RRSP with company matching.
  • Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
  • Free bag of premium pet food each month.

Job title

Global IT Security Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$90,000 - $105,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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