Application Security Specialist (Penetration Tester)

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 operations, this opportunity may be for you!

At Digital Boundary Group, we have an amazing team of bright, talented, experienced people who are driven to learn and grow. We love to celebrate our successes together. When we take control of an application, we ring a (virtual) gong that sounds throughout the office, and we share our exploitation paths so we can learn from each other! We are hiring for our Canadian (London, Ontario) and US (Dallas, Texas) offices, and for remote roles in Canada and the US.

In this role, you will get to:

• Perform web and mobile application security assessments utilizing knowledge gained from your previous Full-Stack Development roles, relevant education, and certifications such as GSEC, GWAPT, OSCP, etc.
• Perform vulnerability scans with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, etc.
• Work closely with our in-house Research and Development team to create in-house testing tools and processes tailored to our needs and 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.
• Adding 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?

• Opportunity to work remotely
• Flexible working hours
• Paid vacation time
• Healthcare Benefit Plans that offer flexibility for your needs
• Profit-Sharing Program
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Paid continuous learning
• Community outreach/volunteering opportunities

Don't take my word for it, hear it straight from the tech team...

Why our team likes working at Digital Boundary Group:

• Focus purely on red-team activities: we’re 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: while we follow a standard methodology for consistency and quality, our clients allow us to execute sophisticated attacks on live systems to discover unique and interesting vulnerabilities in creative ways.
• Collaborative learning environment: work with many talented individuals who have diverse technical backgrounds and are eager to share their knowledge.
• Celebrate our wins: when we take control of an application, we ring a (virtual) gong that sounds throughout the office and notifies the technical team on our internal chat. We share our exploitation paths so we can learn from our successes.

What kind of experience should you have?

• 4 – 6 years of Full-Stack Development experience with some security-focused responsibilities or experience (Security Engineer, DevSecOps, Security Architecture)
• Bachelor's Diploma or Degree in computer programming, computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent training and commensurate work experience

How to apply:

Include a resume and cover letter in .pdf format telling us why you are the Ethical Hacker we’re looking for! Please indicate whether you would like to work from one of our offices or work remotely.

Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.

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

Digital Boundary Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Please let Human Resources know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.