Security Clearance:
Active Secret+ clearance strongly preferred; candidates eligible and willing to obtain clearance will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Deploy, and manage infrastructure for Protected B classified environments, ensuring compliance with ITSG-33 and Canadian government standards

Design and implement security controls for cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and hybrid/multi‑cloud deployments

Evaluate, implement, and manage security tools and technologies for training cluster and inference infrastructure hardening

Implement security best practices including IAM, encryption, logging, and monitoring

Participate in security incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, and remediation

Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of infrastructure components

Maintain comprehensive security documentation, procedures, and configurations for classified environments

Maintain active Secret+ security clearance and adhere to all Canadian government security protocols

Qualifications:

You have 5+ years of previous experience in Infrastructure security

Proven experience with Protected B workplace setup, configuration, and management

Knowledge of Canadian government security standards and compliance requirements

Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes in both development and production environments

Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform)



and configuration management

You are comfortable with ambiguity and are able to make informed decisions with little data.

You understand secure engineering best practices, can articulate problem statements, and propose solutions to both technically savvy and non‑technical audiences.

Experience working with AI/ML systems or LLM‑based applications

We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work workplace for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

Perks:

An open and inclusive culture and work environment

Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research

Weekly lunch stipend, in‑office lunches & snacks

Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health

100% Parental Leave top‑up for up to 6 months

Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well‑being, quality time, and workspace improvement

Remote‑flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co‑working stipend

6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)

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📌 Infrastructure Security Engineer (Secret + Clearance) (Ontario)
🏢 Cohere
📍 Ontario