Red Team Offensive Security Specialist (Hybrid)

Intact Financial Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Montreal is seeking a Security Specialist, Offensive Security to enhance security controls globally. This role involves conducting offensive security testing and exploiting vulnerabilities while collaborating with internal stakeholders. Candidates require extensive knowledge in networking, incident response, and offensive security tools, alongside a bachelor's degree and significant professional experience. The position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Extensive benefits package

Annual wellness account

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in information technology.
• Minimum of three years of experience in information security.
• Recognition in information security (CEH, CISM or similar) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct offensive security testing and shift focus as needed.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks and applications.
• Generate metrics and reports for enterprise security assessments.

Skills

Offensive security knowledge

Penetration testing

Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, BGP)

Python scripting

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology or Information Security

Tools

EDR systems (Crowdstrike, MDE, SentinelOne)

SIEM tools

Job description

A leading financial services organization in Montreal is seeking a Security Specialist, Offensive Security to enhance security controls globally. This role involves conducting offensive security testing and exploiting vulnerabilities while collaborating with internal stakeholders. Candidates require extensive knowledge in networking, incident response, and offensive security tools, alongside a bachelor's degree and significant professional experience. The position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive employee benefits.