$160000 - $200000

Copilot said: Director, Product Security - Full-Time / Canada

A fast-growing SaaS organization is seeking a Director, Product Security to help shape and mature security architecture across its cloud-based products, applications, and emerging AI-driven solutions. Based in Toronto, this full-time leadership opportunity is ideal for a highly technical security professional who enjoys partnering directly with engineering teams to build secure, scalable systems from the ground up.

This role sits at the intersection of security, software engineering, cloud architecture, and product development. You'll have the opportunity to influence how security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle, helping teams design resilient platforms while proactively reducing risk before products reach production. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on security leader who can balance technical depth with strategic influence, driving secure-by-design practices across a growing technology organization.

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, product security, or security architecture roles

Strong hands‑on background reviewing and securing contemporary software architectures and cloud-native applications

Experience building or leading secure‑by‑design initiatives within software development organizations

Proven expertise conducting threat modeling, architecture assessments, and application security reviews

Experience collaborating closely with software engineering, product,



and infrastructure teams

Strong understanding of cloud security principles across enterprise‑scale environments

Knowledge of secure development practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and risk‑based security decision making

Experience identifying architectural weaknesses and translating findings into actionable remediation plans

Ability to communicate technical risks and recommendations to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience securing distributed applications, microservices, APIs, and mobile platforms

Familiarity with modern threat modeling frameworks and attack simulation methodologies

Exposure to containerized, Kubernetes‑based, or serverless environments

Experience supporting security initiatives related to AI‑enabled products and machine learning systems

Knowledge of application security testing, penetration testing results analysis, and vulnerability management

Experience establishing engineering security standards, reusable design patterns, and governance frameworks

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, OSCP, ISSAP, or cloud security certifications are considered assets





Strong understanding of software architecture principles and modern engineering practices

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

40% Product Security Architecture & Secure Design

35% Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis & Security Review

25% Cloud Security, AI Security & Governance

Daily Responsibilities

40% Working directly with engineering and product teams to improve application and platform security

30% Leading architecture reviews, threat assessments, and security design initiatives

30% Developing standards, providing technical guidance, and influencing security strategy across the organization

The Offer

Up to $200,000 per year

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Bonus

RRSP matching

Current Vacancy: Yes

Use of AI in Hiring: Yes

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full‑time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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📌 Director of Product Security (Ontario)
🏢 Kelly Services
📍 Ontario