Job Description

Position: Security Specialist - Penetration Testing - Senior
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Duration: 494 days +246 days Possible Extension
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Penetration Test Experience: 35%

• Demonstrated experience in identifying, analyzing, and exploiting common vulnerabilities using both manual techniques and automated tools for web and network pen testing and vulnerability assessments. Demonstrated experience in leading penetration tests, web application vulnerability assessments, code reviews and network vulnerability assessments in a large environment with diverse systems; and in common attacks, common web application vulnerabilities, exploits and best practices for remediation. Knowledge of IT security methodologies, tools, techniques, security design and architecture, threat/risk concepts and practices, and encryption technologies. Ability to acquire and interpret corporate I&IT security strategy, programs, the government`s trust model, and privacy legislation

Technical Expertise: 25%

• Experience with multiple operating systems, programming and scripting languages, platforms, and network services and protocols. Understanding of emerging I&IT trends, best practices and developments in common attacks, common web application vulnerabilities, exploits and best practices for remediation.

Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills: 20%

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to determine alternative and innovative solutions where guidelines or policies exist but may not address new and emerging I&IT trends. Ability to conceptualize, interpret and evaluate security exposures across multiple domains.

Communication And Relationship Building Skills: 10%

• Experience with writing reports aimed at both the executive/non-technical management level, and technical analyst level. Oral and written communication, mediation, negotiation, consultative and advisory skills. Skills to provide training in the use of commercial security assessment tools and scanners. Stakeholder management, partnership and relationship building skills to initiate and nurture strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues.

Leadership And Project Management Skills: 10%

• Proven ability to provide leadership, advice and direction on business risk planning and co-ordination. Demonstrated project methodology and management skills to provide project planning and technical leadership on concurrent projects.

Skills Required