Senior Security Consultant - Penetration Testing

TELUS; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TELUS Cyber Security as a Senior Security Consultant focusing on Penetration Testing. You will tackle complex security challenges by conducting assessments, using leading tools, and providing actionable insights to clients. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, and a passion for cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of penetration testing or cybersecurity experience.
• Strong understanding of offensive security tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing using industry-standard methodologies.
• Write reports and present findings to non-technical audiences.
• Maintain knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.

Skills

Offensive security techniques

Penetration testing

Web application security

Infrastructure security

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Red/Blue team engagements

Communication skills

Education

Cybersecurity certifications (OSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, OSCE, CSSLP, ECSA)

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Nessus

Nmap

Metasploit

SQLMap

Job description

Senior Security Consultant - Penetration Testing

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Join our team

Prevent. Protect. Prevail. We live in a fast-paced cyber-world where protecting our information has become paramount. At TELUS Cyber Security, we strive to always be steps ahead, tackling the toughest security challenges head-on with top talent and cutting edge technology. Define your career today as a Senior Consultant with our Security Professional Services team!

Description

Reporting to the Principal, Cyber Security Professional Services as part of the TELUS Cyber Security Professional Services team, Senior Consultant, Penetration Testing supports client security testing engagements.

If you possess extensive experience in offensive security and penetration testing, with strong technical skills in web application security, infrastructure testing, cloud security, vulnerability management, red/blue team engagements, and remediation recommendations, this role might be just for you!

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting penetration testing and security assessments using industry-standard methodologies.
• Utilizing tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, SQLMap, and others.
• Supporting client projects, writing reports, and presenting findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Maintaining knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Applying programming skills in Python, PowerShell, Ruby, or relevant languages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in penetration testing, cybersecurity development, or support.
• Strong understanding of offensive security tools and methodologies.
• Experience with web application assessments and infrastructure security.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse clients.

Nice-to-haves:

• Practical experience in the field, IoT security, or cloud infrastructures like AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as OSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, OSCE, CSSLP, ECSA.
• Knowledge of social engineering, wireless security testing, and open-source contributions.

Note: This position is a mobile/remote work setting. The candidate will need to undergo a security check and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology

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