Role Overview
Knak is hiring a Team Lead, Security and Compliance. This is a full-time role in Ottawa. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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.
That’s 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 it’s 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, you’ll lead the programs that keep our platform, customers, and company secure.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll operate at the intersection of security, compliance, and business enablement. You’ll 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 that’s both fast and secure.
You’ll be a trusted expert and collaborator—helping teams understand not just what to do, but why it matters.
What You’ll Do
Manage security and compliance programs
- Maintain Knak’s 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
- 3–5 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 Ottawa’s 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 you’re looking for, then we’d love to hear from you!
If you don’t 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. Knak believes in creating an inclusive, barrier-free working environment. If you require ANY accommodation to the interview process please contact culture@knak.com.
At Knak, our recruitment process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications as well as video interviews which are transcribed with AI. Humans are still at the core of our decision making!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Team Lead, Security and Compliance position at Knak?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Knak. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Team Lead, Security and Compliance position at Knak located?
This position is based in Ottawa. Knak has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Team Lead, Security and Compliance at Knak earn?
Knak has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Team Lead, Security and Compliance role at Knak posted?
This role was posted on April 28, 2026 (55 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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