Pen test platform

This is a remote position.

We are seeking anExpert-level Information Security Consultantto drive the ongoing maturity of Fraser Health's penetration testing program. In this role, you will perform end-to-end grey-box penetration tests across a large portfolio of web and API applications while utilizing a secure, browser-based management platform to schedule assessments, track vulnerabilities, and manage remediation lifecycles

Requirements

• Scoping & Sizing:Conduct T-shirt sizing (Small, Medium, Large) and scoping for onboarded applications based on dynamic web pages and user roles.

• Penetration Testing Execution:Execute manual and tool-assisted grey-box penetration tests across approximately 123 Web/API applications (30 Large, 51 Medium, 42 Small), completing testing within 5–10 days per application.

• Engagement Lifecycles:Manage the end-to-end testing lifecycle for each application from kickoff meeting to final sign-off within 20–25 days.

• In-Depth Vulnerability Assessment:Conduct expert manual assessments covering authentication, session management, MFA bypass, horizontal/vertical privilege escalation, IDOR/BOLA, API vulnerabilities, and business logic workflow abuses.

• Attack-Path Validation:Chain vulnerabilities into realistic attack paths and perform controlled, non-destructive validation within live healthcare environments without disrupting operational or clinical systems.

• Platform Management:Deploy and operate a browser-based, RBAC/MFA-enabled pen test platform supporting 6–12 month forward scheduling, metric dashboards, report retention, automated notifications, and GRC tool integration.

• Tooling & Environment Setup:Install, configure, and maintain all necessary licensed testing tools inside the client-provided penetration testing machines accessed via the Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform.

• Reporting & Debriefs:Author comprehensive reports with testing methodologies, scorecards, reproducible steps, root-cause analyses, and prioritized remediation guidance, followed by stakeholder presentations.

• Remediation Tracking & Retesting:Follow up with application owners on vulnerability mitigations and perform targeted retests on resolved findings.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Certifications:Active penetration testing certification such asOSCP(Offensive Security Certified Professional),CEH(Certified Ethical Hacker), or an equivalent credential.

• Seniority Threshold (Expert Level):

  • Relevant Degree + minimum 6 years of consulting experience.

  • Relevant Diploma + minimum 7 years of consulting experience.

  • Relevant Certificate + minimum 8 years of consulting experience.

  • Minimum 10 years of directly related consulting experience.

• Healthcare & Production Experience:Demonstrated experience performing penetration testing safely in Canadian healthcare or sensitive enterprise environments with zero clinical/operational impact.

• Employment Status:Must be a permanent employee of the service provider (subcontracting is prohibited).

• Framework Alignment:Practical working knowledge of OWASP, NIST SP 800-53A, PCI DSS 11.3, and IDART standards

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