Pen test platform

This is a remote position. We are seeking an Expert-level Information Security Consultant to 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

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 as OSCP (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 Originally posted on Himalayas