Technical Team Lead, Certn
Security
CA$106-132.5k
More information about location
AI-powered background checks for enterprises
Open for applications
AI-powered background checks for enterprises
201-500 employees
Open for applications
CA$106-132.5k
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help companies of all sizes build trust in people.
Role
Who you are
- Certifications: 2 or more of the following certifications in addition to a minimum 2 years of experience in progressively complex security roles:
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- CASE (Certified Application Security Engineer)
- AI security certification (e.g. AAISM, CAISP)
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- CTIA (Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst)
- Strong understanding of security compliance frameworks and control mapping (e.g. mapping technical controls to SOC 2 or ISO 27001 requirements)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical security issues to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences
- Effective stakeholder management with a strong focus on a delightful and customer service minded approach
- Strong technical and practical knowledge of:
- Cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing methodologies
- Incident Response tools and procedures
- Secure SDLC controls and implementation
- ISMS fundamentals, implementation and operation
- Minimum of 2+ years in a senior Information Security engineer role
- Moderate level of practical, hands-on experience (minimum 2+ years) across all three domains: Security Operations, Application Security, and Security GRC
- Proven experience in managing or significantly contributing to the achievement and maintenance of at least one major security compliance framework (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, NIST)
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Technical Team Lead, Security to drive key initiatives in security operations, risk mitigation, compliance, and team development.
- You’ll work closely with our CISO to guide the day-to-day activities of the security team and help protect our systems, data, and people.
- This role blends hands-on security operations with leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration — ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
- Coordinate to day-to-day security operations to ensure timely monitoring, detection, and response to threats to ensure potential incidents are contained quickly and business operations remain uninterrupted
- Guide the optimization and maturation of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, threat intelligence feed integration, and security monitoring tools
- Oversee the incident response lifecycle, from detection and analysis to containment, eradication, and post-incident review
- Contribute as a hands-on resource to security operations tasks, including vulnerability management, penetration test scoping, and security tool maintenance
- Work with technical and business teams to identify security risks and vulnerabilities in systems and processes to proactively address issues before they can be exploited
- Track and follow up on remediation actions to ensure identified risks are closed out and security gaps are eliminated
- Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into product roadmaps and development sprints
- Assist in performing code reviews and architecting secure solutions for complex application features
- Act as a core contributor to the risk register, ensuring all risks related to operations and applications are appropriately identified, documented, and reported
- Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and support to team members to build skills, foster accountability, and maintain a high-performing security function
- Assign work priorities, monitor progress, and ensure responsibilities are completed effectively so that security commitments and service levels are consistently met
- Promote a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement to embed good security habits across the organization and adapt to new challenges
- Lead by example in embracing a culture of collaboration and support through being an extension of the team in daily operations
- Support the implementation and enforcement of security policies, standards, and guidelines to provide clear expectations and consistency in protecting company assets
- Work closely with Legal and Compliance stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into actionable security policies, procedures, and internal control documentation
- Manage projects to achieve and maintain multiple regulatory and security certifications, including but not limited to SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, and collaborate with the team on gathering audit evidence and coordinate all internal and external security audits
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) for the entire Information Security program
- Serve as the primary security point of contact for collaboration between the CISO and IT Operations, Legal & Compliance, Product Managers, Engineering Managers and other stakeholders
- Establish effective reporting and dashboards in communicating important metrics to the executive team to ensure alignment on priorities and transparency in security matters
- Communicate risks, incidents, and security updates clearly and promptly to leadership and teams so decision-makers have the information they need to act effectively
- Communicate complex technical risks and compliance requirements to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership
- Partner with department leaders across the organization to ensure a “secure by design” approach to establishing processes, procedures, operations, production and service delivery
Our take
Certn’s platform allows people to gain fast access to background checks, from criminal records through to motor vehicle records and even credit checks. Its software allows recruiters to save time and money in the hiring process, as the standard 3-4 days for completing background checks is reduced to hours.
Currently, the solution is used by over 2,800 enterprises, including leading employers, staffing firms and property management companies. However, it is not the only player using AI to conduct background checks; Checkr, GoodHire, and HireRight are some of the leading companies that are solving this years-old problem in different parts of the world, and Certn will have to work hard to stand out in this crowded space.
The company looks poised for a period of rapid international expansion over the next few years, thanks to considerable funding amounting to $115 million in 2023 and the acquisition of UK-based background check provider Credence and Australian Intercheck. It also astutely hired CTO Susan Davis (ex-VP of Engineering at Dessa and Xtiva Financial Systems) in 2021.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Apr 2023
$30m
SERIES B
May 2022
$50m
SERIES B
Total funding: $112.6m
Company benefits
- 4 weeks paid vacation
- 12 wellness days
- Extensive health benefits
- Family support program (including support for new parents and caregivers)
- Remote-first and support for flexible remote arrangements
- Green transportation allowance
- Fitness & wellness allowance
- Work from home allowance
- Professional development Budget
- And a few more goodies!
Company HQ
Harris Green, Victoria, BC
Leadership
Evan Dalton
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Former VP of Business Development at home rental fintech company RentMoola. Former Office Leasing Advisor at Cushman & Wakefield.
Owen Madrick
(Co-Founder, Co-CEO & CFO)Chartered Accountant & former VP of Finance at RentMoola. Former Grant Thornton LLP Manager, and Director of Finance at DFH Real Estate.
Andrew McLeod
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and Remote Tech CEO of the Year 2021. Co-founder of sports equipment company Emei Products (acquired 2021). Former CSO at RentMoola.
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