** MUST RESIDE IN GREATER TORONTO OR GREATER VANCOUVER **

The Senior Application Security Consultant is a team contributor role within Forward Security’s Application and Cloud Infrastructure Security Services domain, responsible for service delivery as well as improvement and growth.

The Application Security sub-domain uses industry-leading processes and provides application security architecture and design, risk assessment, Security DLC and CI/CD adoption, and managed services to medium sized businesses in the finance, health, e-commerce, and technology sectors.

At Forward Security, we foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, openness, community, and team work. We are passionate about security and aim to build a world-class team of like-minded individuals who share the same vision as we do. Our progressive culture favours goals rather than a “9-5” schedule, allowing you to enjoy a work life that’s flexible to your lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engagements from start to completion, working closely with internal and external teams.
Provide application security services including design review and pentesting of web, mobile, or desktop applications using automation tools as well as manual methods.
Create and deliver application security design documents and risk assessment reports.
Design application security solutions to meet clients’ needs.
Review issues identified and related remediation with clients and assist with implementation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
3+ years of work experience in an Application Security role
3+ years of modern software development experience (API expertise is a plus).
Strong understanding of secure software design, development methodologies, and principles. • Good knowledge of programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, or C/C++, as well as related application development frameworks
Ability to identify and protect against web and mobile applications security vulnerabilities including those found in the OWASP Top 10 and CWE Top 25.
Experience with static and dynamic security analysis tools, as well as black-box and white-box methodologies.

The full job description including responsibilities and qualifications required can be viewed here: https://forwardsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AppSecSeniorConsultant-JD-v0.2.pdf

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
Stock options
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Do you reside in Greater Toronto or Greater Vancouver?

This role is predominantly remote. However, some in person work is required.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

full time Software Development: 2 years (required)
full time Pentesting, Risk assessments or similar: 2 years (required)

Language:

a professional level of English (required)

Work Location: Remote

Forward Security Inc.

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