Application Security Testing Lead

Fortra; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in Canada is seeking an experienced Application Security Testing Lead to head their testing initiatives. You will mentor a team of testers, perform manual and automated security testing, and ensure applications are secure by design. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in application security and strong knowledge of security testing tools and practices. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application security testing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices.
• Hands-on experience with application security tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of application security testers.
• Plan, schedule, execute, and oversee security testing activities.
• Perform manual and automated penetration testing of applications.

Skills

Leadership and team collaboration skills

Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Education

5+ years of experience in application security testing

2 years in a leadership role

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Fortify

Checkmarx

Veracode

Job description

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more !

At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us?

Fortra are looking for a seasoned Application Security Testing Leadto join our growing Solution Security team and spearhead our testing initiatives. This role involves leading a team of security testers, collaborating with development and DevOps teams, and ensuring that our applications are secure by design and resilient against modern threats.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and mentor a team of application security testers and analysts.
• Plan, schedule, execute, and oversee security testing activities including static (SAST), dynamic (DAST), and interactive (IAST) testing.
• Perform manual and automated penetration testing of web, mobile, and API-based applications – both on-premises and cloud-hosted
• Review code and architecture for security vulnerabilities and provide actionable remediation guidance.
• Develop and maintain threat models and security test plans.
• Track and report on security vulnerabilities, trends, and remediation progress.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in application security testing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, SANS CWE Top 25, and secure coding practices.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Fortify, Checkmarx, Veracode, or similar. Prefer strong Burp Suite experience.
• Familiarity with scripting and coding languages and secure DevOps practices.
• Experience with cloud-native applications and container security is a plus.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

• OSCP, GWAPT, or similar offensive security certifications
• CSSLP, CEH, or other relevant security credentials

OTHER SKILLS

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
• Cross-functional collaboration and coordination
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities
• Analytical mindset with a detail-oriented approach

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