Independent Cyber Security Contractor (Penetration Testing)

Foreign Venture Group (The FVG)
Canada
150K $-195K $ / an (estimé)
Télétravail
Temps plein

FVG is a Digital Transformation company focused on helping Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scale quickly and cost-effectively.

The Role

You will be responsible for :

  • Conducting post-release and post-implementation testing.
  • Executing test cases (manual or automated) and analyzing results.
  • Working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
  • Reporting bugs and errors to development teams.
  • Monitoring and creating logs to document testing phases and defects.
  • Performing functional testing of features for release cycles, including creating / executing test cases, raising defects and maintaining defect logs.
  • Implementing QA processes, standards & controls.
  • Reviewing and analyzing specifications to develop effective test plans and preparing data sets for testing.

Ideal Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in penetration testing or a related field.
  • Proven experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
  • Certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), or similar.
  • In-depth knowledge of common security frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001).
  • Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and web application technologies.
  • Familiarity with security assessment tools and techniques.
  • Proficient in using penetration testing tools and frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ethical mindset and commitment to confidentiality.

What's on Offer?

  • Flexible working options
  • Il y a 3 jours