Penetration Tester (Remote option)

GoSecure; Saint John; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Saint John, Canada, is seeking an intrusion tester to perform various security assessments including network and application testing. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of pentesting methodologies. Responsibilities include conducting tests, reporting findings, and advising clients. Bilingual candidates are preferred. This position offers opportunities to grow in the cybersecurity field.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience.
• OSCP certification is considered an asset.
• Should be eligible for Secret Clearance and not have any criminal records.

Responsibilities

• Perform security tests according to the methodology.
• Report technical findings in a report and present to clients.
• Act as an advisor to the client.

Skills

Knowledge of common pentesting methodologies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Ability to explain business impact

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Summary

An intrusion tester is part of the security testing team and performs various types of security tests for clients. Tests may include wireless assessment, web application test, internal network assessment, external network assessment, phishing exercises, red team assessment, physical security assessment, code review, mobile application assessment, embedded device assessment and other types of security tests.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform security test, in accordance to our methodology
• Report the technical findings in a report. Tester may have to present the report to clients with varying level of technical knowledge. A good capacity to explain business impact as well as technical issues is a plus.
• Act as an advisor to the client
• Answers clients’ inquiries via phone or email in a professional and timely manner;
• Stay up-to-date on information technology trends, security standards and IT security news.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of common pentesting methodologies (PTES, OSTMM), vulnerability scoring framework (CVSS, DREAD) and OWASP Top 10
• OSCP is considered an asset
• Should be eligible for Secret Clearance and not have any criminal records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Exceptional ability to multitask and meet deadline
• Bilingual (English/French) is a big plus