Application Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Are you passionate about uncovering vulnerabilities others miss and helping secure real-world applications? Join a team where your curiosity, creativity, and technical expertise make a real impact.

At Digital Boundary Group (DBG), a division of DRT Cyber, we focus purely on offensive security and independent research. Youll work in a collaborative environment that values autonomy, learning, and innovation. Choose what works best for you: remote, hybrid, or in-office at our London, Ontario location.

What Youll Do

• Perform web and mobile application penetration tests to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
• Apply your knowledge of application security best practices and creative problem-solving to uncover real risks.
• Use tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Acunetix, and custom DBG-developed solutions.
• Contribute to developing new testing tools, techniques, and processes.
• Write clear, detailed client reports with actionable recommendations.
• Continuously grow your skills by researching new security trends and testing techniques.
• Share your findings and knowledge with teammates to strengthen our collective expertise.

What Youll Bring

• Solid understanding of modern application security standards (e.g. OWASP ASVS/MASVS).
• A passion for learning, mentorship, and staying ahead in the cybersecurity field.
• Bachelors degree or diploma in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, C/C++, Kotlin, or Swift.

How You Can Stand Out

• PortSwigger BSCP certificate (or alternative).
• Security related tooling or project development experience.
• Contribution to open-source projects (not necessarily code).
• Published vulnerability writeups or other published technical writing.

Whats In It for You

• Flexibility: Work remotely, hybrid, or in-office. Its your choice.
• Growth: We pay for certifications, conferences, and personal research or tool development projects.
• Time Off: 3 weeks vacation, 11 paid holidays, and a paid closure between Christmas and New Years.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare benefits, $1000 annual health spending account, and $500/year home internet reimbursement.

• Financial Security: Retirement savings plan with matching up to 3.5%.

The DBG Difference

• Pure offensive security: Were vendor-agnostic, no hardware or software sales, just hands-on testing.
• Creative hacking: Execute sophisticated attacks on live systems and uncover vulnerabilities in innovative ways.
• Collaborative learning: Work with a diverse team of experts who love to share knowledge and grow together.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like the kind of team where youll thrive and make an impact, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help us secure the systems that power our world.

Note: Due to the nature of our work, successful completion of pre-employment checks is required.

DRT Cyber and Digital Boundary Group are equal opportunity employers committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.