Red Team Security Engineer: Proactive Offensive Testing

Info Resume Edge; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Toronto seeks an Offensive Security Engineer to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure. Responsibilities include conducting penetration tests, developing red teaming exercises, and collaborating with IT teams to enhance security controls. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Computer Science or Cybersecurity and experience in offensive security practices. This role offers growth potential into senior positions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in offensive security, ethical hacking, or penetration testing.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH are desirable.
• Strong knowledge of networking, operating systems, and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
• Develop and execute red teaming exercises.
• Collaborate with teams to remediate vulnerabilities.

Skills

Offensive security knowledge

Ethical hacking

Penetration testing

Security tools proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nessus

Nmap

Wireshark

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Toronto seeks an Offensive Security Engineer to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure. Responsibilities include conducting penetration tests, developing red teaming exercises, and collaborating with IT teams to enhance security controls. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Computer Science or Cybersecurity and experience in offensive security practices. This role offers growth potential into senior positions.