
Principal Information Security Advisor
- Montreal, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serve as the primary technical expert for information security, providing guidance and recommendations on security strategy, architecture, and best practices.
- Architect, review, and mature information security policies, standards, and procedures in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify, assess, and advise on information security risks across the organization, recommending effective mitigation strategies.
- Act as the lead technical advisor during security incidents, guiding investigation, root cause analysis, and remediation planning.
- Drive and oversee regular risk assessments, audits, and third-party vendor security reviews, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Drive security awareness initiatives and contribute to training programs across the company.
- Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to embed security controls into product design and business processes.
- Monitor industry trends, threat landscapes, and regulatory changes, translating these insights into actionable recommendations.
- Serve as the senior subject matter expert for compliance initiatives, providing critical guidance during audits and regulatory reviews.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, with a strong record of hands-on technical contributions.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Deep knowledge of information security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2).
- Demonstrated experience in the architecture, development, and implementation of security programs in a technology-driven environment.
- Strong understanding of risk management, incident response, and compliance.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and educate at all levels.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPP, or equivalent.
- Experience in the digital media or online entertainment industry.
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools for project management.
- Experience presenting complex security topics and strategies to executive leadership.
- Knowledge of cloud security and DevSecOps best practices.