Embedded Software Developer

Fortinet•Burnaby, BC

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Offensive Security Consultant – FortiGuard Proactive Services to work in a dynamic and exciting new position reporting to the Director of our FortiGuard Security Consulting Services. In this very hands-on, customer-facing role, your primary responsibilities will be to lead and conduct advanced Red Team engagements both full-scope and objective-lead and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in an organization’s countermeasures ultimately enhancing their overall security posture. In addition, the consultant, from time to time, will participate in pre-sales activities as well as provide thought leadership and information exchange through events such as speaking at security conferences and or producing blogs and whitepapers.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills – English
Experience developing and conducting red team and penetration testing engagements
Experience performing application security assessments
Capable of performing assessments with common offensive toolsets as well as the ability to build custom tools and implants
Solid knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PowerShell, Ruby
Development experience using C, C++, .NET, Java, Go
Solid understanding of Active Directory and Azure AD
Experience carrying out vulnerability assessments, physical assessments, wireless assessments, and social engineering campaigns.
Strong understanding of operating system internals and endpoint security controls such as EDR and various evasion techniques

Nice To Haves

Public speaking experience at known security conferences is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients to understand their security needs and objectives.
Lead and deliver Red Team and penetration testing engagements, ensuring high-quality results that align with customer expectations.
Plan and execute realistic and sophisticated Red Team operations to simulate advanced cyber threats.
Mimic adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in client environments.
Conduct thorough penetration tests on client systems, networks, and applications.
Provide actionable insights and recommendations for remediation based on identified vulnerabilities.
Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of offensive security tools and techniques.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and advancements in offensive security methodologies.
Document all testing procedures, findings, and recommendations in clear and concise reports.
Communicate technical details effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as provide proactive guidance on improving an organization’s security posture.