Junior Software Developer (Cybersecurity)

Join the CyberDNS team at CIRA and play a key role in advancing Canadas cybersecurity and DNS infrastructure! Our CyberDNS team is dedicated to protecting Canadians online by delivering cuttingedge solutions.

Youll tackle projects that make a real differenceincluding empowering users with CIRA Cybersecurity Awareness Training securing household and enterprise networks through CIRA Canadian Shield and DNS Firewall or defending against DDoS attacks with Anycast DNS. This is your chance to be part of a team thats shaping the future of digital security and DNS technology making a meaningful difference in how Canadians and global citizens alike experience and trust the internet!

Who you are:

You are a strong software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and a drive to develop world class products. You have an understanding of application development and scripting including application design session management secure programming performance internationalization and accessibility. Youre excited to explore new technologies that help drive longterm success in a fastpaced everchanging environment. Youre a natural problem solver a clear communicator and are eager to advance your cybersecurity knowledge through continued learning and handson challenges.

What youll do:

• Participate in application development initiatives from inception through to deployment with a focus on our cybersecurity products.

• Contribute to the design and development of new applications and maintenance of existing applications.

• Contribute to automation and scripts in a variety of languages.

• Gather and solidify requirements from internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the features and systems remain relevant.

• Develop unit tests for all new development work and perform code reviews for other developers work.

• Coordinate development testing and deployment of software for cloud and endpoint applications.

• Contribute to the definition of standards and enforcement of best practices to existing systems and architectures to increase efficiencies and quality in both the operation and maintenance of the software.

• Create design documents to outline the intended plans for features and systems.

• Participate in a rotating 24/7 on call schedule.

What you bring:

• University degree in Computer Science or related experience.

• Experience programming in Java (Spring) Python Bash and/or C.

• Knowledge of security frameworks standards and best practices such as OWASP Top 10 MITRE ATT&CK CVEs.

• Knowledge of security protocols and authentication/authorization mechanisms.

• Knowledge of security solutions such as firewalls endpoint security vulnerability scanners.

• Knowledge of DNS and TCP/IP networking concepts (including IPv6).

• Exceptional problemsolving skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in fastpaced team environment.

• Basic understanding of working in a Linux environment and with Git sourcecontrolled repositories.

• Experience in software Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD).

• Experience with terraform or ansible is an asset.

• Public cloud (e.g. AWS) experience is an asset.

• Docker/Containerization experience is an asset.

• Experience with automating EDR/XDR solutions is an asset.

Who we are:

At CIRA were driven by a passion to make a positive impact on Canadas digital future. Were not just asking What more can we dowere actively exploring new frontiers to enhance and secure the internet for all Canadians. Our recognition as one of the National Capital Regions Top Employers for nine years is a testament to our vibrant culture. We believe in fostering an environment where collaboration and candour are second nature and where diverse perspectives are integral to our success because we know that great ideas come from everywhere. If youre passionate about innovation and ready to make a difference in a dynamic field join us and help shape the future of the internet!

CIRA embraces a blend of remote and IRL inoffice work to keep our team connected and engaged. Our Ottawa headquarters is a hub for regular events and social activities that bring our team together encouraging a strong sense of community within our organization. No matter where you work from youll always feel part of our vibrant team and our shared mission.

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