Principal Business Information Security Officer in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Business Information Security Officer in Canada.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity and governance professional looking to shape the future of enterprise risk advisory in a fast-moving SaaS environment. In this role, you will drive the evolution of modern governance, risk, and compliance practices while embedding risk-informed decision-making into everyday business operations. Working closely with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, business technology, legal, and security, you will provide actionable guidance that supports innovation without compromising security or compliance. The position offers high visibility, executive collaboration, and the chance to influence organizational resilience at a global scale. Ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys translating technical risks into business value, and is passionate about building scalable governance frameworks in a collaborative, remote-first culture.
- Lead the ongoing development and optimization of enterprise risk management frameworks to ensure scalable, repeatable, and business-aligned governance practices.
- Design and expand a BISO-aligned advisory model that strengthens collaboration between security, compliance, and operational teams.
- Deliver timely risk guidance related to product development, engineering initiatives, supplier assessments, architecture reviews, and strategic business decisions.
- Act as a trusted advisor to technical and executive stakeholders by translating complex risk scenarios into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Facilitate technical and executive-level risk discussions, governance meetings, and alignment sessions focused on risk appetite and accountability.
- Partner with governance and engineering teams to integrate risk insights into standards, monitoring systems, assurance workflows, and control frameworks.
- Mentor and coach GRC professionals to strengthen advisory capabilities and ensure consistent application of risk management methodologies.
- Create executive-ready dashboards, reports, and risk narratives that support strategic prioritization and informed decision-making across the organization.
- Foster strong cross-functional relationships with global teams to embed security and governance practices into daily operations.
- Extensive experience in information security, governance, risk management, or compliance within technology-driven or SaaS environments.
- Strong expertise in risk analysis methodologies, risk quantification, governance frameworks, and risk-informed decision-making.
- Proven ability to lead executive-level discussions, facilitate governance committees, and influence stakeholders across technical and business functions.
- Experience delivering real-time security or risk advisory support for product development, engineering, or operational initiatives.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex security concepts for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated success building cross-functional partnerships and driving alignment across distributed global teams.
- Experience mentoring or coaching team members to improve advisory capabilities and governance consistency.
- Growth-oriented mindset with the ability to modernize processes, challenge outdated approaches, and implement scalable solutions.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, Security+, or similar credentials are considered an asset.
- Familiarity with global business environments and remote collaboration practices is highly valued.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Fully remote-first work environment with flexible arrangements.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dependent benefits.
- Flexible paid time off, including additional self-care and volunteer days.
- Parental leave and employee wellness support programs.
- Home office setup assistance and remote work stipend.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities with annual learning support.
- Employee Assistance Program and peer recognition initiatives.
- Complimentary premium family account access for company products and services.
- Inclusive, collaborative, and high-growth work culture focused on innovation and employee development.