Penetration Tester
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Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Penetration Tester / Offensive Security Consultant
Location:Remote (Canada)
Toronto Ontario CA preferred
Company:Control Gap a CyberGuard Advantage company
About Us
CyberGuard Advantage is a modern cybersecurity compliance and risk advisory firm backed by Atlantic Street Capital. We help organizations navigate complex privacy compliance and security landscapescovering SOC PCI ISO HITRUST and more.
Control Gap now part of CyberGuard is Canadas leading PCI compliance and offensive security consultancy. Together we deliver one of North Americas most comprehensive cybersecurity and compliance platformshelping Fortune 50 enterprises financial institutions and emerging tech companies safeguard their most critical assets.
About the Role
Were looking for an experiencedPenetration Tester / Offensive Security Consultantto help build and lead our growing Offensive Security practice. Youll simulate real-world cyberattacks identify weaknesses before the bad guys do and help our clients strengthen their defenses.
If youre passionate about offensive security thrive in complex technical environments and want to work alongside some of the brightest minds in cybersecuritythis is your chance to make real impact.
What Youll Do
- Conduct full-scopepenetration testingon networks applications cloud environments and APIs
- Simulate advancedadversary techniquesto evaluate enterprise security posture
- Deliverdetailed technical and executive reportsthat tell the story behind your findings
- Mentor and coach junior security testers and ethical hackers
- Collaborate directly with clients helping them understand vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation
- Research and develop new testing methodologies scripts and tools for emerging technologies
- Partner with sales teams on scoping pre-sales demos and client workshops
- Occasionally travel to client sites across Canada for testing and assessments
What You Bring
- 3 years in penetration testing or red teaming (network web app or mobile)
- 5 years in IT or Information Security overall
- Deep knowledge ofOWASP Top 10 vulnerability exploitation and post-exploitation techniques
- Experience with tools likeBurp Suite Metasploit Cobalt Strike Nmap Wireshark and custom scripts
- Familiarity withcloud environments(AWS Azure GCP) andsecure configuration assessments
- Understanding of encryption malware analysis pivoting or exploit development is a plus
- Certifications such asOSCP OSCE GXPN PNPT GWAPT orGMOBare highly valued
Soft Skills That Set You Apart
- Youre curious analytical and thrive under pressure
- Excellent communicationyou can explain technical exploits to execs and engineers alike
- Organized dependable and passionate about helping clients stay one step ahead
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary 4 weeks paid vacation
- Company-paidmedical dental and wellness benefits
- RRSP sharing paid certifications and ongoing professional development
- Fullyremote flexibilitywith team events throughout the year
- A culture that values expertise integrity and innovationwhere your work actually matters
Key Skills
- Asset
- Front Desk
- Banking & Finance
- Jboss
- Accident Investigation
- Chemistry
About Company
Control Gap helps you safeguard sensitive data and reduce security risk. We are Canada’s foremost leader in compliance validation and advisory services.
