Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Senior Security Researcher who will ensure and enforce secure development standards across hardware and embedded development. The projects will vary in scope, complexity, and affected business area. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
As a Senior Security Researcher, your key area of responsibility will be utilizing programming tools to test devices, configuration, and code, providing risk assessments for vulnerabilities, and reporting on the overall quality of current security standards. You will need to work closely with Geotab software developers, the broader Security team, and global strategic initiative stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you will be a highly organized self-starter with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to engage with all levels of the organization. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong technical competence in security evaluation and research, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while delivering expert recommendations for process improvements.
How you'll make an impact:
- Leverages security expertise in Hardware and Embedded Development
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Conduct device, cloud infrastructure or web application and code testing for all systems and applications, open source dependencies, and provide analysis and risk assessments for vulnerabilities discovered
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Conducts focused information security research and makes recommendations on changes within department and company
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Utilize code analysis and fuzzing tools to assess the quality and security of source code
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Provide recommendations on tools to address any gaps in coverage as well as defining and implementing security technical and process improvements
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Contribute to secure device configuration, infrastructure design and coding standards (involves developing secure coding training for current and future developers)
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Conduct manual code reviews for all systems and code changes for a given device, system or application release, providing both a detailed risk analysis of the security posture of the code and technical programming solutions (secure coding standards) to the developers to mitigate insecure code from being implemented
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Provide reporting on overall quality of device, infrastructure configuration or source code from a security perspective by project/team (includes trend analysis, defects found, defects remediated, and time to remediate)
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Triages and handles/escalates security issues within area of expertise
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Support Geotab global strategic initiatives
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Participate in candidate interviews during hiring process
What you'll bring to the role:
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8+ years of experience with security evaluation/analysis within a technical organization, including security code reviews and risk assessments
- 8+ years of experience performing hardware, infrastructure, or embedded development (e.g., Network protocol analysis, debugging, virtualization)
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Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, or a related field
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Technical proficiency with Linux, Windows, and languages such as C, Rust, and Python
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Professional certification in Information Security (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, CEH, OSCP, OSWE) is highly valued
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with comfort delivering technical training and presentations
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Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities in a flat organization
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work:
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
