Security & Compliance Engineer (Remote Canada) - Jobs in Ottawa

Job Description

Location: Fully Remote across Canada Uptime.com is a dynamic tech company in the website monitoring space. Our mission is to ensure seamless digital experiences for our clients #39; users. As we continue to expand and serve a diverse range of clients, we recognize the critical importance of maintaining data privacy and security. We are currently seeking a dedicated Securityamp; Compliance Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and safeguarding our clients #39; trust.Role Overview: As a Data Privacy and Security Engineer at Uptime.com, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security. This is a remote role (US and Canada) working with highly talented engineers, to lay the security foundations in a very fast moving environment. You will have come from a software engineering background, have a#39;build before buy #39; mentality and will extremely comfortable in cloud native (AWS preferably) environments. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, assessing risks, and implementing policies to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry best practices. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a deep understanding of data privacy laws, and has a passion for safeguarding sensitive information.Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with legal, security, and engineering teams to define and implement data privacy policies and procedures.
• Implementamp; setup detection of indicators of compromise, security intrusion technologies and tooling to ensure a fully compliant service.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and propose actionable solutions.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of data protection laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Work closely with the legal team to review and update data privacy agreements, ensuring alignment with our company #39;s data practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and enhance our operational data privacy policies, especially for employees in different countries.
• Act as a liaison with external partners and customers to address privacy-related inquiries and concerns.
• Lead efforts to respond to third-party audits and reviews, ensuring accurate representation of our data practices.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on data privacy best practices.
• Contribute to the development of secure data handling procedures and protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor #39;s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Law, or a related field (advanced degrees or certifications are a plus).
• Proven experience (2+ years) in data privacy, security, or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of data protection regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, etc.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, encryption methods, and security frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to analyze complex situations to identify pragmatic solutions.
• Prior experience working with legal teams and external partners is advantageous.
• Certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar are a plus.
• Experience with certifications such as SOC2 and ISO27001/2/3

BenefitsWhy Join Uptime.com:At Uptime.com, you #39;ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional digital experiences. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As our Data Privacy and Security Analyst, you #39;ll have the opportunity to shape our data privacy practices and contribute to the success of our clients and our company. Join us in our mission to provide seamless digital experiences while upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security.How we will support your growth and success:

• Work closely with executives, leadership and cross-functional organization including engineering, marketing and business operations.
• Professional development opportunities to further skills and knowledge.
• Opportunity to learn the ins and outs of monitoring, observability and SRE space to continue the advancement of the industry and Uptime.com.
• A collaborative and supportive team of smart, passionate people who are all focused on a common goal to build and operate the best monitoring service in the world.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dentalamp; Vision), 60% coverage for employees
• 100% covered AD amp;D insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off, 15 days minimum
• Trainingamp; Development
• Work From Home - FULLY REMOTE!