Team Lead, Security and Compliance

Knak is a mission-driven company

Why Because our time is limited our competition is fierce and our margin for error is small. For us to have the greatest impact on the world we need to be laser focused on our core mission which is...

Empowering people to be creative.

Thats why Knak exists.

We are a world-class enterprise email and landing page creation platform with a focus on making successful and happy customers by providing them with an incredibly powerful yet easy to use creation platform.

Our industry leading SaaS solution is built by Marketers for Marketers. We know that its the small things that make the biggest impact and that emails and landing pages are where the rubber hits the road when it comes to Marketing Automation. We change the way Marketers work by making them more efficient while improving conversion rate of their campaigns and helping them stay on brand.

Oh and we have a bit of fun while doing it too!

The Role: Team Lead Security & Compliance

As Team Lead Security & Compliance at Knak youll lead the programs that keep our platform customers and company secure.

This is a hands-on leadership role where youll operate at the intersection of security compliance and business enablement. Youll 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 thats both fast and secure.

Youll be a trusted expert and collaboratorhelping teams understand not just what to do but why it matters.

What Youll Do

Manage security and compliance programs

• Maintain Knaks 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

What You Bring

• 35 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

Bonus Points If You Have

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

What We Offer

At Knak we have four foundational pillars. Culture customers product and growth. Culture is our number one pillar because we know that is at the core of building a strong company that can build amazing products and delight our customers. We do this with a laser focus on hiring the right people who are smart positive and who want more than the typical nine-to-five offers.

We offer an extremely rewarding second to none work environment as acknowledged by Ottawas Best Places to Work 2025! We show our investment in our people through our competitive salaries equity in the company great benefits paid vacation Life leave days (because life happens) team lunches and off-sites and most importantly our commitment to YOUR career growth.

If this sounds like something youre looking for then wed love to hear from you!

If you dont see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities sexual orientations and life experiences to apply. Knakbelieves in creating an inclusive barrier-free working environment. If you require ANY accommodation to the interview process please contact .

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