Penetration Tester

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Nova Networks Inc. Full time

The Penetration Tester will provide broad and in depth knowledge to conduct offensive cyber operations across the organization globally. In this role, you will conduct offensive security operations to emulate adversary tactics and procedures to test preventative, detective and response controls across the global technology landscape. You will use your expertise to help influence technology decisions and work as part of a team to create consistent approaches to the offensive security processes and techniques.
**_Duties:_**
- Assist in scoping and executing prospective engagements
- Understand and safely use various open source penetration testing tools and when appropriate, emulating hacker tactics, techniques, procedures
- Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for various consumers of penetration testing results
- Estimated work load is 1-3 assessments per month, consisting of a 1-2-week assessments including report writing
- While in-between assessments, you will be expected to improve any existing processes, develop tools, and potentially find new clients and perspective hires
- Develop scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance MSI’s penetration testing processes
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a technical field
- 2-5 years experience of Network penetration testing and manipulation of network infrastructure and Web Application Penetration Testing
- Thorough understanding of network protocols, data on the wire, and covert channels
- Solid understanding of Unix/Linux/Mac/Windows operating systems, including bash and PowerShell
- Able to obtain a Secret level clearance. (Offers maybe contingent upon successful completion of the clearance process.)

**Nice to Haves**:

- GPEN, CEH, LPT, and/or GWAPT certification preferred
- OSCE, or OSWE or SANS certification



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