Consultant or Senior Consultant, Offensive Security

BDO Canada; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Cybersecurity Consultant, where you will engage in exciting offensive security challenges. This role offers the opportunity to participate in penetration tests, red-team exercises, and contribute to innovative R&D efforts in cybersecurity. You will work remotely across Canada, collaborating with clients to enhance their security posture while fostering an inclusive and innovative work environment. Recognized among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, this company is committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Interest in cybersecurity through extracurriculars or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Application & Network Penetration Tests to identify vulnerabilities.
• Author detailed reports for technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Red-Team Exercises

Social Engineering

Reporting Skills

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Certifications (OSCP, CRTP)

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Consultant or Senior Consultant, Offensive Security

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Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on positive relationships with our people and clients. Our professionals provide exceptional service, offering trusted advice and insights. We foster a people-first culture emphasizing personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We seek a Cybersecurity Consultant, working remotely across Canada, to support the Cyber Offensive Security team with responsibilities including:

• Participating in Application & Network Penetration Tests to identify vulnerabilities.
• Engaging in Red-Team and Adversary Simulation exercises using advanced techniques.
• Utilizing Social Engineering, Hardware Hacking, and Physical Penetration Testing methods.
• Contributing to R&D for new exploitation techniques and strategies.
• Authoring detailed reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contributing to industry publications and presentations.
• Interfacing with clients to ensure smooth testing and assessment projects.
• Helping clients understand the security impacts of assessment findings.

Success in Your Role

• Demonstrate BDO's core values: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration.
• Understand clients' industries and challenges; be professional and high-quality in deliverables.
• Focus on effective service delivery.
• Participate in fostering an inclusive, innovative work environment.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Interest and activity in cybersecurity, e.g., extracurriculars, certifications (OSCP, CRTP, etc.).
• Experience with scripting languages like Python, PowerShell.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Federal Security Clearance.
• Residency in Canada required.

Preferred Skills

• Risk assessments, Application Security (SAST, DAST, SCA).
• Understanding of SOC operations and cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Why BDO?

Recognized among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025, we support your growth, community involvement, and wellness. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offer flexible work arrangements.

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