Are you an Security Analyst with experience proven, hands-on experience in exploiting vulnerabilities in modern systems? Our large Alberta-based financial client is seeking a Security Analyst for a 5 month contract.
Client: Financial Services
Duration: 5 months with possibility for an extension
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Location: Remote, preference for Alberta-based candidates but open to anywhere in Canada
Pay Rate: $60-79/hr INC
Advantages
• Advance your career by working with a top financial institution in Alberta.
Responsibilities
Job Description: - Advanced Penetration Testing: Perform comprehensive, hands-on penetration tests (Black Box, Grey Box, White Box) on web applications, APIs, network infrastructure, and cloud environments, simulating real-world attack scenarios using tools like Burp Suite, Postman, and Kali Linux.
- Purple Team & Adversary Emulation: Design and execute targeted operations to test the company's security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. Partner closely with the Blue Team to validate fixes and assist in designing preventative security controls.
TTX Technical Design: Design and build technically-grounded attack patterns and "injections" for strategic, company-wide enterprise crisis simulations and focused, operational TTXs.
- Vendor & External Testing Management: Lead the creation of detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) and Rules of Engagement (ROEs) for third-party penetration testing vendors, managing the full testing lifecycle through final report review and risk acceptance.
- Cross-Functional Risk Communication: Act as a bridge between the technical security team and non-cyber teams, clearly articulating technical vulnerabilities as business risks and driving remediation efforts with non-technical stakeholders.
- Vulnerability Reporting & Peer Review: Produce clear, detailed, and technically accurate reports outlining vulnerabilities, the exploit path, and risk-rated recommendations. Perform peer reviews of reports from other penetration testers to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
- Documentation & SOPs: Develop and maintain high-quality operational documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Aids, and technical runbooks for testing methodologies and post-exercise remediation processes.
- Tool Development: Develop and maintain custom tools and scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to enhance the efficiency and scope of security assessments.
Qualifications
Top Skills: - Seasoned Penetration Testing Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience in exploiting vulnerabilities in modern systems, including OWASP Top 10, API security flaws (CWE/CVE), and cloud misconfigurations (AWS/Azure/GCP). - Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell) for automation, exploit development, and custom tool creation. - Attack Frameworks: Strong knowledge of Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, and other offensive frameworks.
Summary
If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity that allows you to make a significant impact and grow your career, apply now and become an integral part of our client's mission to deliver excellence . Please apply directly to this ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!
P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!
We look forward to supporting you in your job search!
Good luck!
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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Are you an Security Analyst with experience proven, hands-on experience in exploiting vulnerabilities in modern systems? Our large Alberta-based financial client is seeking a Security Analyst for a 5 month contract.
Client: Financial Services
Duration: 5 months with possibility for an extension
Location: Remote, preference for Alberta-based candidates but open to anywhere in Canada
Pay Rate: $60-79/hr INC
Advantages
• Advance your career by working with a top financial institution in Alberta.
Responsibilities
Job Description: - Advanced Penetration Testing: Perform comprehensive, hands-on penetration tests (Black Box, Grey Box, White Box) on web applications, APIs, network infrastructure, and cloud environments, simulating real-world attack scenarios using tools like Burp Suite, Postman, and Kali Linux.
- Purple Team & Adversary Emulation: Design and execute targeted operations to test the company's security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. Partner closely with the Blue Team to validate fixes and assist in designing preventative security controls.
...
TTX Technical Design: Design and build technically-grounded attack patterns and "injections" for strategic, company-wide enterprise crisis simulations and focused, operational TTXs.
- Vendor & External Testing Management: Lead the creation of detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) and Rules of Engagement (ROEs) for third-party penetration testing vendors, managing the full testing lifecycle through final report review and risk acceptance.
- Cross-Functional Risk Communication: Act as a bridge between the technical security team and non-cyber teams, clearly articulating technical vulnerabilities as business risks and driving remediation efforts with non-technical stakeholders.
- Vulnerability Reporting & Peer Review: Produce clear, detailed, and technically accurate reports outlining vulnerabilities, the exploit path, and risk-rated recommendations. Perform peer reviews of reports from other penetration testers to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
- Documentation & SOPs: Develop and maintain high-quality operational documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Aids, and technical runbooks for testing methodologies and post-exercise remediation processes.
- Tool Development: Develop and maintain custom tools and scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to enhance the efficiency and scope of security assessments.
Qualifications
Top Skills: - Seasoned Penetration Testing Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience in exploiting vulnerabilities in modern systems, including OWASP Top 10, API security flaws (CWE/CVE), and cloud misconfigurations (AWS/Azure/GCP). - Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell) for automation, exploit development, and custom tool creation. - Attack Frameworks: Strong knowledge of Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, and other offensive frameworks.
Summary
If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity that allows you to make a significant impact and grow your career, apply now and become an integral part of our client's mission to deliver excellence . Please apply directly to this ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!
P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!
We look forward to supporting you in your job search!
Good luck!
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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