We are seeking a Security Specialist – Penetration Testing to conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, code reviews, and security evaluations across diverse IT environments. The role involves identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
Advantages
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•Hands-on Cybersecurity Testing – Engage in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security architecture evaluations.
•Diverse Technical Exposure – Work with Windows, Linux, .NET, Java, and various network services and protocols.
•High-Impact Security Role – Identify and remediate security threats that impact critical IT systems.
•Opportunity for Leadership – Provide technical direction, advisory support, and training in security assessment tools.
•Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing – Work closely with security teams, technical experts, and stakeholders to enhance security measures.
Responsibilities
•Conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security code reviews on enterprise IT environments.
•Identify, analyze, and exploit security vulnerabilities using both manual techniques and automated tools.
•Assess security architecture requirements and ensure security controls are integrated into system designs.
•Evaluate and enhance network security by implementing best practices for threat mitigation.
•Monitor emerging IT security trends, attacks, and remediation techniques to improve security posture.
•Ensure compliance with security policies, frameworks, and industry standards such as encryption, access controls, and firewalls.
•Prepare detailed security reports for executive leadership and technical teams, outlining findings, risks, and recommended mitigations.
•Provide advisory support on business risk planning, security design, and governance strategies.
•Train and mentor teams on security assessment tools, vulnerability testing methodologies, and best practices.
•Work collaboratively with cybersecurity teams and stakeholders to implement security enhancements.
Qualifications
•Current penetration testing experience in enterprise IT environments.
•Expertise in vulnerability assessment methodologies, tools, and penetration testing techniques.
•Strong technical background in security architecture, IT risk management, and encryption technologies.
•Proficiency in multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux), programming languages (.NET, Java), and network services.
•Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate security risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
•Excellent communication skills for writing detailed security reports and presenting findings to executives and technical teams.
•Leadership and project management experience in cybersecurity assessments and implementation projects.
Summary
This role is ideal for an experienced penetration tester with strong cybersecurity expertise looking to lead security assessments, mitigate IT risks, and enhance security architecture. If you have deep penetration testing experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to advise on security best practices, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.
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 Security Specialist – Penetration Testing to conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, code reviews, and security evaluations across diverse IT environments. The role involves identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
Advantages
•Hands-on Cybersecurity Testing – Engage in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security architecture evaluations.
•Diverse Technical Exposure – Work with Windows, Linux, .NET, Java, and various network services and protocols.
•High-Impact Security Role – Identify and remediate security threats that impact critical IT systems.
•Opportunity for Leadership – Provide technical direction, advisory support, and training in security assessment tools.
•Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing – Work closely with security teams, technical experts, and stakeholders to enhance security measures.
Responsibilities
•Conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security code reviews on enterprise IT environments.
•Identify, analyze, and exploit security vulnerabilities using both manual techniques and automated tools.
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•Assess security architecture requirements and ensure security controls are integrated into system designs.
•Evaluate and enhance network security by implementing best practices for threat mitigation.
•Monitor emerging IT security trends, attacks, and remediation techniques to improve security posture.
•Ensure compliance with security policies, frameworks, and industry standards such as encryption, access controls, and firewalls.
•Prepare detailed security reports for executive leadership and technical teams, outlining findings, risks, and recommended mitigations.
•Provide advisory support on business risk planning, security design, and governance strategies.
•Train and mentor teams on security assessment tools, vulnerability testing methodologies, and best practices.
•Work collaboratively with cybersecurity teams and stakeholders to implement security enhancements.
Qualifications
•Current penetration testing experience in enterprise IT environments.
•Expertise in vulnerability assessment methodologies, tools, and penetration testing techniques.
•Strong technical background in security architecture, IT risk management, and encryption technologies.
•Proficiency in multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux), programming languages (.NET, Java), and network services.
•Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate security risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
•Excellent communication skills for writing detailed security reports and presenting findings to executives and technical teams.
•Leadership and project management experience in cybersecurity assessments and implementation projects.
Summary
This role is ideal for an experienced penetration tester with strong cybersecurity expertise looking to lead security assessments, mitigate IT risks, and enhance security architecture. If you have deep penetration testing experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to advise on security best practices, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.
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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