Penetration Tester

Software Secured is a leading Penetration Testing as a Service company, with a head office in beautiful Ottawa, Canada. We help software development teams get ahead of hackers using a suite of services and products.

Our team of pentesters is seeking a pentester to join us and help secure a few hundred additional applications.

As a Pentester at Software Secured, you will have the opportunity to help our clients secure their mission-critical applications. This includes performing security code review, web, mobile, and network security tests. Help clients with security design reviews, threat modelling, and remediation strategies.

What we are looking for:

• At least 4 years of performing application, mobile, or desktop penetration testing.
• Strong software development background in one or more of Python, .NET, Ruby or Java.
• Bonus points for an OSCP or GWAPT.
• Expert with OWASP Top 10 and can explain them easily.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

This job is available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or work visa holders.

Nice to Haves:

• Open-source contributions
• Public speaking experience
• Performing training in a professional capacity
• Teaching experience, preferably in security or CS topics
• You have participated in CTFs (Capture the Flag) in a competitive manner.

What we are offering:

• Competitive base salary
• Work remotely anywhere in Canada (you're welcome to work in the Ottawa office when you'd like the option).
• Work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 2 months per year.
• Yearly profit-sharing between 5 - 12% of your base salary, based on your performance.
• Perks such as: monthly UberEats budget, annual home office stipend.
• 3 weeks of vacation to start. Additionally, the whole company is off for the week between Christmas and the New Year.
• Parental, bereavement and child loss leave.
• You will receive a great health benefits package (includes dental, vision, practitioners, etc.).