Penetration Testing Specialist

Position Description:

Location: Open to candidates in locations within proximity to a CGI office
Security Clearance: Reliability clearance or the ability to obtain Reliability Clearance

We are seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to assess and enhance our cybersecurity defenses by identifying vulnerabilities in our customers systems networks and applications. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in ethical hacking vulnerability assessment and risk analysis. They will conduct simulated cyberattacks document security weaknesses and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

1. Security Testing & Assessment
Perform penetration testing on web applications networks cloud infrastructure and mobile applications.
Identify exploit and document security vulnerabilities through manual testing and automated tools.
Conduct red teaming and social engineering exercises to evaluate security awareness.
Simulate realworld cyberattacks to assess the customer s security posture.

2. Vulnerability Analysis & Exploitation
Conduct security research to discover potential attack vectors.
Utilize tools such as Burp Suite Metasploit Nessus Kali Linux and Wireshark.
Develop and execute custom scripts and exploits to test security defenses.
Analyze security findings and assess their potential business impact.

3. Reporting & Documentation
Prepare detailed penetration testing reports with findings risk assessments and remediation steps.
Present security findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Maintain documentation on security tests compliance audits and penetration testing results.

4. Security Compliance & Best Practices
Ensure security testing aligns with industry standards (e.g. OWASP NIST ISO 27001 PCIDSS).
Assist with regulatory and compliance audits by identifying security gaps.
Work with customers IT and security teams to implement best security practices.

5. Research & Continuous Improvement
Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats vulnerabilities and hacking techniques.
Develop new penetration testing methodologies and tools.
Participate in security conferences bug bounty programs and security forums.

6. Incident Response & Security Hardening
Support the security team in responding to security incidents and breaches.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement security fixes.
Conduct followup tests to verify that vulnerabilities have been remediated.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Security or related field (or equivalent experience).8 years of handson penetration testing or ethical hacking experience.

Have or have the ability to obtain reliability clearance

Strong knowledge of network security web application security and cloud with penetration testing tools (e.g. Burp Suite Metasploit Kali Linux Nessus Nmap Wireshark).Understanding of security frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 MITRE ATT&CK NIST CIS with scripting languages (e.g. Python Bash PowerShell) for automation and with security testing methodologies for API security IoT security and mobile security.

Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with attention to written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:Industry certifications such as OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester) OSWE (Offensive Security Web Expert) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).Experience with cloud security testing (AWS Azure GCP).Knowledge of DevSecOps and security automation.

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Skills:

• Cyber
• English
• IT Security
• Offensive Security Cert Exp
• Offensive Security Cert Prof
• Offensive Security Cert Prof
• Threat Risk Assessment
• GIAC Certified Pen Tester

What you can expect from us:

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