Information Technology, Sr. Associate

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About Us
Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering, and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth. Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities.

About

The Role
As a member of the IT team, the Sr. Associate, IT (Security) will be responsible for ensuring smooth daily IT operations and strengthening Appnovation's security posture across our corporate infrastructure and systems. This includes managing security controls, monitoring systems, responding to incidents, and protecting corporate assets. Beyond core IT security responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our engineering teams on client projects where security expertise is needed.

Appnovation prides itself on having an open environment focused on teamwork and growth, giving you the opportunity to guide your own workload and grow your career.

Responsibilities

Provide remote and on-site technical support related to both security and non-security IT items

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain computer software and hardware, and manage in-office technical assets

Manage and support a range of SaaS-based applications

Implement and maintain information security controls across company systems and infrastructure

Configure and manage security tools including firewalls, endpoint protection, and monitoring systems

Support identity and access management (IAM) implementation, including multi-factor authentication

Support security incident response and remediation efforts

Contribute to security policies and documentation aligned with business requirements

Monitor security advisories to address emerging vulnerabilities

Support compliance efforts with data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA)

Who You Are (Qualifications)

Proactive security professional with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Strong collaborative and communication skills with both technical teams and business stakeholders

Able to balance proactive security initiatives with responsive operational support

Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects across both IT and engineering domains

5+ years of experience in information security roles, with hands‑on experience in:

IT Security Fundamentals:
Network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN), identity and access management (IAM) solutions, vulnerability assessment tools and patch management, security monitoring platforms and log analysis, endpoint protection and security policy enforcement, cloud security architecture (AWS or GCP environments)

Emerging Technologies:
Familiarity with AI/ML security considerations and securing AI system deployments, understanding of data privacy implications in AI applications

Required Skills & Certifications (Assets)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP (Associate level acceptable), or cloud security certifications (AWS Certified Security)

Experience with Dev Sec Ops  practices and secure SDLC methodologies

Experience with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls)

Understanding of AI/ML security risks, model security, and securing AI API integrations

Security tools integration into CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, Jenkins)

Experience working embedded with development teams or in Dev Sec Ops  environments

What Appnovation Offers

Challenging and rewarding work with real impact

Direct access to cutting‑edge AI platforms

Diverse and inclusive culture

Growth opportunities for personal and professional development

A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas are valued

Exposure to exciting projects and high‑profile clients

Supportive work environment with access to company leaders

Hybrid working model

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental plan

Registered retirement savings plan

Wellness allowance

ME days

Employee assistance programme

Fertility and menopause leave

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Salary: CA $50,000 – CA $60,000 per year. Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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