Information Security Consultant

The Role

As a key member of our Advisory Services Team the Information Security Consultant role will be responsible for the delivery of eSentire Managed Vulnerability Service (MVS) including testing and assessment of customer network infrastructure and applications. Activities will include but are not limited to vulnerability assessments, evaluating information security controls and solutions, detailed reporting, and providing remediation recommendations for identified issues. The role will also provide subject matter expertise in areas of network security, application security, attack & defense techniques, and countermeasures, supporting both external and internal Clients.

Requirements

• University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Sciences, Information Technology or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3+ years of information security experience in either testing or consulting roles
• Technical knowledge of security industry best practices and procedures
• Understanding of UNIX and Windows-based operating systems, networking, firewalls and the TCP/IP protocol suite is required.
• Understanding of security assessment frameworks and procedures, including following industry best practice methodologies for penetration testing (e.g., OWASP guidelines).
• Demonstrated experience running and managing network and application vulnerability scanning and assessment tools.
• Support the eSentire Security Operations Center acting as tier 3 support for security investigations and configuration implementation.
• Provide support for Sales and Technical Pre-Sales opportunities in collaboration with eSentire’s Sales team.
• Collaborate with the security research teams across the company to improve the quality of service delivered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write clear and concise assessment reports.

What experience would be useful in this role?

Experience with deploying and utilizing vulnerability assessment tools:

• Network, and web application scanners
• Enterprise vulnerability management platforms
• Tenable.IO

Desired

• Project management experience related to information security assessment projects.
• Knowledge of security compliance policy, programs, processes, and metrics.
• Non-vendor specific certifications such as:
• Any GIAC security certification
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP)
• System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• Some scripting & programming knowledge is an asset.
• Vulnerability assessment experience in OT environments is an asset.

Our Culture and Values

At eSentire we work in a collaborative and innovative work environment. We work with brilliant and passionate people who strive and encourage others to do their best. eSentire’s idea-rich environment welcomes creative and sometimes unconventional perspectives!

We celebrate diversity, operating with mutual respect and consideration, in an environment that fosters inclusivity for all. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger – if you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. It takes a diverse set of thoughts, cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to be a true market leader.

Total Rewards

We believe in rewarding performance and providing comprehensive benefits tailored to support your well-being. Our package includes comprehensive health benefits, a flexible vacation plan, and participation in our company-wide equity program, allowing you to share in the success and growth of our organization. 

Accommodation

If you have any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please reach out to our HR team at aoda@esentire.com and any accommodation needs will be addressed upon request. Your talents and unique perspectives are valued, and we look forward to the opportunity to work together to build a more inclusive future.

It's our mission at eSentire to protect our customers 24/7/365 and we extend this conviction to job seekers. During the application and interview process, eSentire will communicate with you from one of our corporate "@esentire.com" email addresses, never from a public email address. We strive to provide a welcoming, respectful, and thorough interview process, providing the candidate with ample opportunity to spend time with the hiring manager, recruiter, and future colleagues face to face, or using a video conference technology.   

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