Security Specialist – Offensive Security (Red Team)

Full time @Intact in Information Technology (IT)
  • Ottawa, ON K2C 3T2 View on Map
  • Post Date : April 27, 2025
  • Apply Before : May 9, 2025
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  • Job ID 12935
  • Experience  4 Years
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
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Job Description

Security Advisor Specialist, Offensive Security (Red Team)

The Specialist, Offensive Security is responsible for testing the security controls, the network, and threat response. He/she works as a specialist employing red team techniques, tactics and protocols to validate security controls.

The Specialist, Offensive Security reports to the Manager, Offensive Security and works with a team of technical experts across multiple locations and time zones.

What you’ll do here:

Conduct reconnaissance on network environment to build external landscape

Conduct offensive security testing to ensure security controls and response actions are effective

Employ attack strategies to simulate real-world attacks by threat actors.

Ability to identify and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks and applications to simulate attacks by threat actors.

Analyze and report on the results of security assessments and make recommendations to improve the security posture of the organization.

Maintain and update all offensive security tools, technologies and processes.

Provide timely and effective communications to key internal stakeholders.

What you bring to the table:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Technology, Information Security, an asset.

Advanced knowledge in the following areas: computer networks, operational security platforms, information security principles, SOC, IAM, SIEM, DLP, EDR, Threat intelligence, Incident Response, technical writing, information risk.

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in information technology.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in information security.

Knowledge of offensive security operations, tools and techniques.

Knowledge of information security standards, regulations and legislation (NIST, COBIT5, ISO 27001), an asset.

Recognized certification in information security (CEH, CISM or other), an asset.

Analytical mind, pragmatic approach to IT security issues and problems.

Strong partner in all areas, internally and externally, to provide a secure solution.

Ability to reduce stress in situations that are stressful to you and others.

Positive attitude, initiative with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to lead work groups, negotiate and build consensus.

Ability to write and present material to communicate difficult concepts and gain consensus.

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple objectives.

Highly motivated and self-directed, with attention to detail.

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively at all levels of the organization.

Ability to challenge the status quo.

Customer focused approach.

For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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