Intermediate Pentester (Remote)

Software Secured; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Penetration Testing as a Service company in Ottawa is seeking an Intermediate Pentester to enhance application security. The role involves conducting security assessments, providing remediation strategies, and requires a strong software development background. Competitive salary and remote work options are offered, along with additional perks like profit-sharing and health benefits.

Benefits

Monthly UberEats budget

Annual home office stipend

3 weeks of vacation to start

Yearly profit-sharing between 7 - 12%

Great health benefits package

Free audible account

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of performing application, mobile, or desktop penetration testing.
• Strong software development background in one or more of Python, .NET, Ruby or Java.
• Expert with OWASP Top 10.

Responsibilities

• Perform security code review and security tests for web, mobile, and network applications.
• Assist clients with security design reviews, threat modeling, and remediation strategies.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Python

.NET

Ruby

Java

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Job description

Software Secured is a leading Penetration Testing as a Service company, with a head office in beautiful Ottawa, Canada. We help software development teams get ahead of hackers using a suite of services and products.

Our team of pentesters is looking for an intermediate pentester to join the team and help us secure a few hundred more applications.

As an Intermediate Pentester at Software Secured, you will have the opportunity to help our clients secure their mission-critical applications. This includes performing security code review, web, mobile, and network security tests. Help clients with security design reviews, threat modeling, and remediation strategies.

What we are looking for :

• Share our core values (please see below).
• At least 2 years of performing application, mobile, or desktop penetration testing.
• Strong software development background in one or more of Python, .NET, Ruby or Java.
• Bonus points for an OSCP or GWAPT.
• Expert with OWASP Top 10 and can explain them easily.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• This job is available to Canadian citizens, permanent residency, or work visa holders.

Nice to Haves :

• Open-source contributions
• Public speaking experience
• Performing training in a professional capacity
• Teaching experience, preferably security or CS topics
• You have done CTFs (Capture The Flag) in a competitive manner.

What we are offering :

Competitive base salary - $95,000 - $125,000 CAD

Work remotely anywhere in Canada (you're welcome to work in the Ottawa office when you'd like the option).

Work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 2 months per year.

Yearly profit-sharing between 7 - 12% of your base salary, based on your performance.

Perks such as : monthly UberEats budget, annual home office stipend.

3 weeks of vacation to start. Additionally, the whole company is off for the week between Christmas and the New Year.

Parental, bereavement and child loss leave.

You will receive a great health benefits package (includes dental, vision, practitioners, etc.).

You will receive a free audible account.

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