Consultant - Attack & Penetration | Remote, Canada

Optiv Security; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant for Attack & Penetration testing. This fully remote role offers the chance to work on complex security assessments, including vulnerability and penetration tests. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and soft skills, be a self-starter, and contribute to enhancing security practices. Enjoy a collaborative environment that values diversity and offers professional growth opportunities. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Work/life balance

Professional training resources

Opportunity to work on complex projects

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in security consulting roles.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to various audiences.
• Familiarity with command and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform various security assessments including red team and vulnerability assessments.
• Contribute to improving the Security Assessment practice.
• Deliver timely engagements and collaborate with Practice Managers.

Skills

Vulnerability Assessments

Penetration Testing

Social Engineering

Network Architectures

Client Management

Leadership Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Nighthawk

Mythic

Covenant

Job description

Consultant - Attack & Penetration | Remote, Canada

Consultant - Attack & Penetration | Remote, Canada

Apply locations: Ottawa, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Vancouver, British Columbia; Toronto, Ontario

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id: 2025-12463

This position will be fully remote and can be hired in any Canadian province

Overview

Our consultants are skilled technical and consultative resources expected to be strong in both technical and soft skills. A Consultant must be a proven self-starter with the ability to problem-solve, communicate effectively, participate in diverse project teams from a technical perspective, and interface with customers, vendor partners, and colleagues. Establish & maintain productive and respectful relationships with the delivery team, practice management, and client management team.

How you'll make an impact:

1. Perform Security Assessments including red team assessments, purple team assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, wireless security assessments, physical security assessments, and social engineering, working independently, as part of a team, and as a team lead.

2. Contribute to developing and improving the Security Assessment practice through industry contributions and team initiatives (e.g., tool development, conference presentations, blog posts).

3. Improve operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives.

4. Deliver timely engagements and collaborate with Practice Managers on training, education, career development, and performance.

5. Ensure work meets Optiv's quality standards by reviewing peer work.

6. Manually validate vulnerabilities identified during assessments.

7. Participate in capacity planning and hardware specification recommendations.

8. Provide knowledge transfer and post-production support as needed.

9. Maintain effective communication within the team.

10. Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, and professional associations like ISSA.

11. Obtain and maintain top-tier vendor certifications.

12. Complete administrative tasks such as time and expense entry, status reporting, and project completion reporting.

What we're looking for:

1. Familiarity with command and control (C2) frameworks, such as Nighthawk, Cobalt Strike, Mythic, Covenant, etc.

2. Ability to combine multiple findings to execute complex attacks.

3. Knowledge of various network architectures, services, system types, devices, and development platforms (e.g., Linux, Windows, Cisco, Oracle, Active Directory, JBoss, .NET).

4. Ability to work well with customers, manage difficult situations, and focus on client satisfaction.

5. Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.

6. Leadership and mentoring skills, willingness to collaborate and share knowledge.

7. Proven ability to review and revise peer reports.

8. Effective time management, ability to handle multiple projects, and work independently on large projects.

9. Bachelor's degree preferred with 2-5 years of related experience.

10. At least 3 years of experience in Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Tests, Wireless Security, or Social Engineering with enterprise organizations.

11. 3 years in a consulting or related security role.

12. Willingness to travel up to 25% to client sites.

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What you can expect from Optiv

• Commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance.
• Professional training resources.
• Opportunity to work on complex, innovative projects.
• Volunteer opportunities through “Optiv Chips In”.
• Remote work technology and support.

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected basis.

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