We are seeking a Senior Security Specialist - Penetration Testing for an on-site contract position with the option for a six-month extension. This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of one day per week at either the Orillia or Toronto office. You will be responsible for conducting penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and other security exercises to protect the organization's IT infrastructure.
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Advantages
- Play a critical role in enhancing the security of a high-profile organization.
- Apply expertise in a challenging and dynamic environment.
- Work in a hybrid model, combining on-site collaboration with remote work.
- Opportunity for contract extension.
Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, code reviews, and red team exercises.
- Define and assess security requirements for IT projects and environments.
- Advise on the resolution of security risks, vulnerabilities, and privacy issues.
- Lead and support security projects as assigned.
- Write detailed reports documenting risks and providing recommendations for a diverse audience.
- Advise on appropriate industry and international security standards.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience conducting penetration tests.
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience reviewing source code.
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience writing security reports.
- Strong expertise in security architecture, application, and network security testing.
- Experience with vulnerability assessment methodologies and tools.
- Knowledge of IT security and contingency techniques, including digital signatures, encryption, and firewalls.
- Proven ability to identify and mitigate gaps or weaknesses in security architecture.
- Experience implementing security on complex, distributed systems in a sensitive environment.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with various operating systems (.NET, Java) and network services is a plus.
Summary
If you're interested in the Senior Security Specialist - Penetration Testing role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are seeking a Senior Security Specialist - Penetration Testing for an on-site contract position with the option for a six-month extension. This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of one day per week at either the Orillia or Toronto office. You will be responsible for conducting penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and other security exercises to protect the organization's IT infrastructure.
Advantages
- Play a critical role in enhancing the security of a high-profile organization.
- Apply expertise in a challenging and dynamic environment.
- Work in a hybrid model, combining on-site collaboration with remote work.
- Opportunity for contract extension.
Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, code reviews, and red team exercises.
- Define and assess security requirements for IT projects and environments.
- Advise on the resolution of security risks, vulnerabilities, and privacy issues.
- Lead and support security projects as assigned.
- Write detailed reports documenting risks and providing recommendations for a diverse audience.
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- Advise on appropriate industry and international security standards.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience conducting penetration tests.
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience reviewing source code.
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience writing security reports.
- Strong expertise in security architecture, application, and network security testing.
- Experience with vulnerability assessment methodologies and tools.
- Knowledge of IT security and contingency techniques, including digital signatures, encryption, and firewalls.
- Proven ability to identify and mitigate gaps or weaknesses in security architecture.
- Experience implementing security on complex, distributed systems in a sensitive environment.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with various operating systems (.NET, Java) and network services is a plus.
Summary
If you're interested in the Senior Security Specialist - Penetration Testing role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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