TextNow is on a mission to make communications affordable and accessible for everyone. As a full MVNO operating our own mobile core network over LTE and 5G NSA, we have the unique advantage of controlling our network infrastructure end-to-end. We operate the HSS, PGW, and other critical network functions, giving us the flexibility to innovate and deliver exceptional service to millions of users.

Join us in our mission to break down barriers to communication and free the flow of conversation for people everywhere.

Security Automation &

• Infrastructure as Code: Develop and enforce best practices using Terraform, Ansible, Crowdstrike , and AWS security tools , ensuring secure configurations, automated compliance checks, and infrastructure as code. ~ Threat Detection &

• Incident Response: Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to security incidents, investigate vulnerabilities, and implement proactive measures to prevent future threats. Work closely with engineering teams to remediate security risks. ~ Monitoring &

• Logging for Security: Improve observability by implementing security monitoring solutions, logging best practices, and alerting mechanisms to detect anomalies and suspicious activity. ~ Access Control &

• Identity Management: Manage IAM roles, permissions, and policies to ensure least privilege access and enforce security controls across cloud and internal systems. ~ Collaboration &

• Security Advocacy: Work with DevOps, engineering, and compliance teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and promote a security-first culture. ~ Continuous Security Improvement: Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, conduct security assessments, and implement automated security scanning and hardening techniques.

Experienced in SecOps & SRE:



You have 5+ years of experience in Security Operations, Site Reliability Engineering, or DevSecOps , with a strong understanding of cloud security, system reliability, and automation. ~ Proficient with AWS security services, GitHub security controls, Terraform for secure infrastructure provisioning, and Ansible for automated security configurations. ~ Proactive in Security Monitoring & Hardening : Strong background in logging, monitoring, and anomaly detection using tools like SIEMs, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and cloud-native security solutions . ~ static and dynamic code analysis). ~ Passionate about working with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines , enforce security policies, threat modeling, and risk assessments, and drive a security-first mindset across the organizatio n . Rare opportunity to own a mobile core network at a full MVNO—not just configure someone else’s ~ Small, senior team where your decisions and leadership shape the platform’s direction ~ Collaborative, low-ego engineering organization ~ Competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits Canada Intermediate: CAD $113,400 - $162,000 annually Canada Senior: CAD $158,000 – 207,000 annually Canada Staff: CAD $200,400 – 248,000 annually We offer a comprehensive advantages program, an annual performance-based bonus, and equity opportunities that ensure you share in the success you help create.



We know that exceptional talent doesn’t always fit neatly into a range, so if you’re passionate about our mission and think you can make a difference, we encourage you to apply, even if your compensation expectations are outside the listed range.

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Customer Obsessed

We strive to have a deep understanding of our customers. More complete details can be found in TextNow’s Benefit Guide and legal plan documents, which are available to employees on or shortly after their start date with TextNow. Free phone service Unlimited vacation 12 paid holidays per year Competitive pay Health, dental, and vision benefits Short-term & long-term disability $750 annual wellness benefit or healthcare spending account Parental leave for eligible employees Learning & Development opportunities We travel a few times a year for various team events, company-wide off-sites, and more Dogfooding & Customer Obsession Dogfooding helps us experience what customers do, to spot issues early, and drive better design, developer, and user experiences.

Diversity and Inclusion We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

AI usage: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact our Talent Team.

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📌 SecOps Developer (Waterloo)
🏢 TextNow
📍 Waterloo