Senior Penetration Tester

RBC

Senior Penetration Tester providing application security testing services for RBC's global business. Developing application security best practices and collaborating with development teams on security matters.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform penetration testing against application landscapes (Web, API, mobile, AI)
Ensure applications & infrastructure are methodically and thoroughly tested using industry best practices prior to promotion to production
Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful reporting to stakeholders
Educate stakeholders (e.g. developers, security consultants, executives) on application security matters and impacts on the organization
Research and keep up to date on security emerging threats, techniques, tools, and trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in executing application layer penetration testing exercises
Possess strong understanding of web, mobile, and AI application architecture and development principles
Strong knowledge of OWASP, SANS or other security-related frameworks
Current experience with modern application layer penetration testing tooling and platforms
Hands-on experience in software and/or script development
Exemplarily communication skills, both written and verbal
Curious mindset
OSCP, OSCE, GWAPT, GMOB, GXPN certifications an asset (nice-to-have)
Experience in testing network systems and cloud services (e.g. AWS, Azure)
Experience providing pen testing services in a highly regulated environment (e.g. Financial Institutions, Insurance, Government, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
Competitive compensation
Stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

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Hard Skills & Tools

penetration testingapplication layer testingweb application architecturemobile application architectureAI application architectureOWASPSANSsoftware developmentscript developmentnetwork systems testing

Soft Skills

communication skillscurious mindset

Certifications

OSCPOSCEGWAPTGMOBGXPN