Web Application Penetration Tester

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Date: Apr 12, 2024

Location: Hybrid - Canada, CA

Company: Wawanesa Insurance

Job ID: 7938 


Working Business Language: This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English.


Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan. 
 

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $90, 000 - $110, 000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply. 

 

About Us
At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto, ON; Kitchener, ON; Thunder Bay, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS 
 

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com. 


We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
 

Job Overview

The Web Application Penetration Tester role will contribute to Wawanesa’s success by helping to deliver security testing services to our enterprise client groups.  This role will ensure that Wawanesa’s internally-developed web applications and APIs are free of design flaws or vulnerabilities prior to their release.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform evaluations of client systems, web applications, APIs and their supporting networks to discover vulnerabilities.
  • Configure, run, and monitor automated security testing tools.
  • Thoroughly document exploit chain/proof of concept scenarios for internal client consumption.
  • Assist clients with the design, implementation, and/or monitor security measures for the protection of web applications.
  • Identify, define, and/or implement system security requirements for external and internal facing web applications.
  • Assist with vulnerability risk assessments.
  • Follow established practices and processes.
  • Perform role in cyber incident response as required.
  • Generate reports based on test findings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, an analytical discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 1+ year of web application security testing experience.
  • Knowledge of Web application vulnerabilities and security considerations.
  • Working knowledge of industry standard technical security controls.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and penetration best practices.
  • Experience with the following:
    • vulnerability and penetration testing techniques and tools.
    • Burp Suite.
    • testing web platforms.
    • working with markup, scripting, and programming languages such as HTML, XML, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Bash, C#, Java, and .NET.
  • Possess or working towards one of the following certifications:
    • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN).
    • GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT).
    • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
    • Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE).
    • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).
  • Must have an ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to interact effectively with internal teams (such as developers, project team members, and management) to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Knowledge of OWASP top 10.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Knowledge of and experience in the insurance industry is considered an asset.

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Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.   

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