Are you looking for an opportunity that will help develop your career within the technology industry?

Kobalt.io is looking for a proactive and technical Security Program Lead to manage clients!

As our Security Program Lead, you will be responsible for leading our client’s security programs successfully! You will establish policies, procedures, and perform gap assessments and risk analyses while leading roadmap development and executing deliverables. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, our Security Program Lead blends their extensive security knowledge with client management, communication, and planning skills to drive positive change in our clients’ security environment.

Your Responsibilities:

Strongly understand the constraints that small- to medium-sized technology companies face and possess the ability to advise security solutions that are right-sized for these businesses
Enhance our client’s security environment through performing gap analyses and risk assessments
Develop security roadmaps and assist in their execution for our client’s security environment
Manage projects within client’s security programs
Work with a multi-disciplinary team (internally and externally)
Assess client’s stance against compliance standards, fill gaps and assist with audits and sustainment (SOC2, ISO2700x, PCI, NIST)
Facilitate client’s knowledge and advise them on security matters
Identify opportunities for security projects and services for our sales team
Collaborate with sales team to propose solutions and support clients

Your Qualifications & Skills:

5+ years of experience working within a complex Security Technology environment, Information Security, Business Resilience, Technology Risk or related fields
Knowledge of networks, cloud systems, software development and other core security elements
Experience working with process and policies in a direct contributor or line management team at a mid-to-senior level
Training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and internal audiences
A track record of meeting or exceeding OKRs and COEs

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with compliance standards such as SOC2, ISO, NIST CSF, PCI, and others
Knowledge of security best practices across people, process, and technology
Active certifications from cybersecurity or cloud vendors (CISSP, CISM, and cloud security certifications)
Active certifications from (ISC)2, ISACA, GIAC
Deep understanding of security architecture, forensics, and GRC, and experience with a wide range of IT and security technologies, infrastructure environments, policies, and operational procedures
Experience in executing multi-stage projects over an extended period of time
Experience with technology firms, such as SaaS B2B firms, Health Tech, FinTech and related sectors
Canadian Security Clearance (1 or 2) (or willingness to acquire!)
PMP or project management experience (bonus!)

What’s In It For You:

Kobalt Security believes if we take care of our team and value their meaningful contributions, they will take care of our clients and we will all succeed together.

As a member of Kobalt Security, you can expect:

Competitive compensation and stock options to reward the value you bring to Kobalt.
Medical, dental, and optical benefits to prioritize you and your family’s wellbeing.
Paid time off to rest and reset.
Investments in your learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
Engaging and fun team events to foster strong work culture and interpersonal connections.
An inclusive work culture that welcomes and celebrates diverse perspectives and opinions.

About Us:

Kobalt.io brings security monitoring capabilities of enterprise-class security teams to smaller organizations through its team of Cybersecurity professionals with tons of experience but an innovative mindset. Kobalt.io prides themselves in constant improvement and innovation by providing their team with a positive and celebratory environment.

Kobalt.io is an equal opportunity employer looking for team members who have a real passion for security. We welcome you and celebrate differences in race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you to leverage your expertise?

We want to hear from you – apply today with your resume!

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