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Senior Associate - Penetration Tester

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In-Office
Toronto, ON
Senior level
In-Office
Toronto, ON
Senior level
The role involves conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and collaborating with clients to implement security best practices, while supervising junior staff.
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We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Responsibilities: 

  • Perform security assessments, including static and dynamic application security testing 

  • Conduct manual penetration testing on web applications, network devices, and other systems 

  • Collaborate with our clients in a fast-paced environment across many technology stacks and services, including cloud platforms and development technologies 

  • Develop, enhance, and interpret security standards and guidance 

  • Demonstrate and promote security best practices, including secure development and cloud security 

  • Assist with the development of remediation recommendations for identified findings 

  • Identify and clearly articulate (written and verbal) findings to senior management and clients 

  • Help identify improvement opportunities for assigned clients 

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices 

  • Work effectively within a team, fostering collaboration and open communication to deliver successful outcomes 

  • Supervise and provide engagement management for other staff working on assigned engagements 

 

Required Qualifications:

  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience 

  • Expert in web security, possessing extensive knowledge of vulnerabilities, along with the ability to identify and exploit them effectively. 

  • 3+ years of experience in code review, application security testing, or web application development 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

  • Strong scripting skills (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl) 

  • Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, and knowledge of cloud security best practices 

  • Familiarity with development technologies like Docker, CDK, Terraform, Java, Python, React, GraphQL, Javascript, JSON, REST, etc. 

  • Must possess a high degree of integrity and confidentiality, as well as the ability to adhere to both company policies and best practices 

  • Technical background in application development, networking/system administration, security testing, or related fields 

  • Experience with both static application security testing (SAST) and dynamic application security testing (DAST) using various tools and techniques 

  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred, but not required - one or more relevant certifications such as Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA), Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Burp Suite Certified Practitioner, or AWS Certified Security Specialist. 

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.   

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $62,000 - $99,500

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Top Skills

AWS
Cdk
Docker
GraphQL
Java
JavaScript
JSON
Perl
Python
React
Rest
Ruby
Terraform

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