Cyber & Ai Security Lead (Toronto, On)

About the RoleTRAFFIX is building the future of logistics with cloud, data, automation and AI at the center of how we operate. As we move faster, security becomes even more critical. We’re looking for a Cyber & AI Security Leader to take ownership of our security strategy end to end. Reporting directly to the CTO, you’ll lead the TRAFFIX Security Program, strengthen our Microsoft and Azure security environment, and help define how we securely adopt AI, Copilot and autonomous agents across the organization. You’ll have the mandate to influence technology decisions, work directly with senior leadership, partner with Microsoft engineers, and build security into the way TRAFFIX develops, deploys and scales technology.
Why this role is exciting
Cloud-first environment:
Azure, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Fabric. No data centres or physical servers.
AI is already here:
Microsoft 365 Copilot, Claude, voice AI agents and machine-learning products are actively being used across the business.
Work directly with Microsoft:
Collaborate with Microsoft engineers on Security Copilot, Sentinel, Defender, Entra and Purview.
Own the strategy:
Lead the TRAFFIX Security Program and advise the CTO and executive team.
Shape AI security:
Have a security seat on our AI Governance & Enablement Committee.
What you’ll lead
Build and drive our overall
cybersecurity strategy and roadmap
Establish security guardrails for
AI, Copilot and AI agents
Strengthen
Azure cloud and application security
Own
identity, privileged access and data protection
Lead
Sentinel, Defender, vulnerability management and incident response
Drive
SOC 2 readiness, risk management and penetration testing
Lead and develop our security analyst team
What you bring
7+ years in information security, including 2+ years in leadership
Strong hands-on experience with
Azure and the Microsoft security stack
Experience with cloud identity, incident response and security architecture
Knowledge of
SOC 2, NIST CSF, CIS Controls or ISO 27001
Practical experience securing
AI tools, enterprise data or AI agents
A leadership style that is pragmatic, collaborative and comfortable working with both executives and engineers
Nice to have:
CISSP, CISM, SC-100, AZ-500, SC-200, AI governance credentials, KQL, Security Copilot, Azure DevOps or GitHub experience.
TRAFFIX gives equal consideration for a job and terms and conditions of employment to all individuals and that the employer does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability or sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.
Department: Technology
This is a full time position
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