Application Security Specialist

If you’re looking for an exciting, challenging, and collaborative environment where you’ll have the opportunity to work with clients to find exploitable vulnerabilities in their software and applications, this opportunity may be for you!

Digital Boundary Group (DBG), a division of DRT Cyber, is hiring for an Application Security Specialist to join our Application Security Services Team. We recognize that we all flourish in different working environments. That is why we offer a flexible work arrangement where you choose if you would like to work remotely from the comfort of your own home, from our London, Ontario office, or a combination of the two!

At DBG, we have an amazing team of bright, talented, experienced people who are driven to learn and grow. We work closely with each other to share ideas but also work independently on our assigned security assessments.

In this role, you will get to:

• Perform web and mobile application security assessments utilizing:
  • Knowledge gained from your previous penetration testing experience.
  • Knowledge of application security best practices.
  • Creative problem solving and exceptional observational skills.
  • Support from seasoned DBG security specialists.
  • Comprehensive methodology and tooling built to expand on industry standards.
• Use professional testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Acunetix, etc.
• Assist in the development of new testing tools and processes to better meet the needs of our clients.
• Write client reports with your findings and recommendations using your top-notch English writing skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Constantly grow your infosec knowledge and skills by researching and learning about information security trends, new testing techniques, and best practices.
• Add value to our knowledge-sharing culture by sharing your accomplishments, research, and anything you have learned with the DBG teams.

What’s in it for you?

• You choose where you work (remote, hybrid, in-office).
• We pay for certifications to help push your career forward!
• Opportunities for: independent learning, tool development (and publication), OWASP project contributions, conference attendance, or other personal growth activities.
• 3 weeks starting vacation time.
• 11 paid holidays and a paid closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Healthcare Benefit Plans that offer flexibility for your needs with our $1000/year healthcare spending account.
• Retirement Savings Plans matching up to 3.5%.
• $500/year home internet reimbursement.

The DBG difference:

• Focus purely on offensive security and independent research: we are vendor-agnostic and do not sell hardware or software solutions. With no conflict of interest, we focus on hacking our clients’ systems, without needing to implement any changes to remediate the identified problems.
• Think like a professional hacker: our methodology is always evolving to stay ahead of the industry, and our clients allow us to execute sophisticated attacks on live systems to discover unique and interesting vulnerabilities in creative ways.
• Collaborative learning environment: we work with many talented individuals who have diverse technical backgrounds and are eager to share their knowledge.

What do you need?

• 2-3 years of application penetration testing experience or related software security experience.
• Strong familiarity with modern application and software security standards such as the OWASP ASVS/MASVS.
• A passion for learning and cybersecurity and being a mentor in the infosec community.
• Bachelor Diploma or Degree in computer programming, computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent training and commensurate work experience.
• Mobile application penetration testing, or development experience is an asset.
• A minimal proficiency in one or more common programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, C/C++, Kotlin, Swift, and so on).

Note: Due to the nature of our business, satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks is required.

DRT Cyber and Digital Boundary Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Please let Human Resources know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.