Principal Application Security Consultant, National Security

This posting is for a new vacancy.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions across multiple security domains.
• Must hold Canadian Government Security Clearance at the Level II or Level III.

Preferred qualifications

• Certifications related to offensive security including OSWE, BSCP, CWEE, OSCP or relevant SANS courses.
• 5 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions across multiple security domains.
• 2 years of experience with bug bounty programs.
• Experience in four or more of the following: application security, offensive security testing, developing applications, source code review, exploit development, network protocols, system and network administration.
• Experience in security consulting.
• Experience in software or web development.

About the job

As a Security Consultant, you will be responsible for helping clients effectively prepare for, proactively mitigate, and detect and respond to cyber security threats. Security Consultants have an understanding of computer science, operating system functionality and networking, cloud services, corporate network environments and how to apply this knowledge to cyber security threats.

As a Security Consultant, you could work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage. You may also test client networks, applications and devices by emulating the latest techniques to help them defend against threats, and will be the technical advocate for information security requirements and provide an in-depth understanding of the information security domain. You will also articulate and present complex concepts to business stakeholders, executive leadership, and technical contributors and successfully lead complex engagements alongside cross functional teams.

As a Senior Application Security Consultant within Mandiant's National Security team, you will embed with clients in Canada's national security and defence sector and directly contribute to building a secure and resilient Canada. In this role, you will execute advanced offensive security assessments and penetration tests against mission-critical applications. You will act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, guiding them on effective remediation and secure application development lifecycles.

You will bring a sophisticated blend of computer science and information security expertise. You must possess an intricate understanding of offensive security testing, web and native application architecture, corporate network operations, and modern cloud services.

Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world.

Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.

Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is CAD 198,000-203,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Please note that the compensation details listed in Canada role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced, high-quality web application and external network assessments in an independent manner. Recognize and safely utilize attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Perform secure code reviews combining manual and automated analysis, and advise stakeholders on remediation.
• Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
• Effectively communicate findings and strategy to client stakeholders including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel.
• Lead engagements from a technical standpoint and work closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery.

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