About the Role
ISA is seeking a motivated Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will play a key part in identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities across networks, systems, and applications, applying your experience in offensive security methodologies. This is an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity professionals looking to take on more complex engagements and further develop their expertise in penetration testing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration tests on web applications, networks, systems, and cloud environments
- Perform vulnerability assessments and validate identified issues
- Document technical findings in clear, concise, and professional reports
- Lead remediation efforts by communicating findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Stay up to date with the latest security threats, tools, and techniques
- Execute and contribute to red team exercises and security testing engagements
- Collaborate with team members across security operations, engineering, and compliance
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, including areas such as Offensive Security, Vulnerability Management, Incident Handling, Security Analysis, or other related security roles
- Hands-on experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and vulnerability management
- Strong understanding of common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, CWEs, CVSS, etc.)
- Ability to write clear, detailed technical reports with remediation steps
- Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, or equivalent
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Skills
- Offensive Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident Handling
- Security Analysis
- Penetration Testing
- Vulnerability Assessments
- OWASP Top 10
- CWEs
- CVSS
- Burp Suite
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- Nessus
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Remote-first
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity
Education Level
- Offensive security certifications such as OSCP, CompTIA Pentest+, GIAC GCIH, or similar are considered an asset
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salaries complemented with RRSP matching and bonus programs
Benefits
- Flexible sick and personal days
- Generous health plan with enhanced mental health resources and programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Education reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Employee referral bonus of $2,000
- RRSP matching
- Bonus programs
- Distance remote working policy
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Service anniversary recognition
- Five-year milestone service awards
- President’s Club recognizing special achievement awards
- Spot rewards providing opportunities for instant peer recognition
About the Company
- Recognized as a top employer for multiple years in a row, including Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers 2025, Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2025 and Certified Great Place to Work 2026-2027.
- ISA Cybersecurity is a proudly Canadian cyber and AI services and solutions provider.
- Trusted by over 500 clients from SMB to global enterprises, we empower organizations to safeguard their most critical assets and adopt AI securely.
- Through our highly customizable Cyber 360 and AI 360 offerings, we deliver a comprehensive range of governance, assurance, engineering protection, detection, and response services for the public and private sectors.
- Backed by over three decades of operational experience and a vast network of highly specialized and certified experts, we leverage cutting-edge technologies and AI to ensure that clients achieve their privacy, security, and business goals.
- We operate in a remote-first environment. Office presence is typically less than 20% of the time, varying by role and work requirements.
- Our office space, located at Bloor and Islington, is a collaborative space designed for in-person meetings and drop-ins.
- We enjoy hosting in-person quarterly townhalls and social events throughout the year to encourage teambuilding and collaboration.
Equal Opportunity
- ISA Cybersecurity is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please inform ISAs Human Resources team (peopleoperations@e-isa.com) so arrangements can be made for appropriate accommodation to be in place during the recruitment process.
