Product Security Specialist

Who we are:

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog  and follow us @InsideGeotab on  Instagram. 

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Product Security Specialist who will perform security reviews ranging from individual static and dynamic scanner vulnerabilities to complex product architectural reviews on both internal and external products. 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 Product Security Specialist your key area of responsibility will be performing security evaluations, tracing source code for vulnerabilities, writing scripts to increase scanning automation, and simulating cyber attacks to identify product security risks. You will need to work closely with development teams, security operations, and global stakeholders to integrate robust security practices throughout the product lifecycle. To be successful in this role you will be a meticulous, highly organized team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills who thrives under fast-changing priorities. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical problem-solving skills, deep technical proficiency across multiple programming languages, and the ability to explain risk assessments to both technical and non-technical audiences.

How you'll make an impact:

• Review existing/new/proposed products with a variety of source code, dynamic and dependency scanners, manual code reviews and security-based architecture reviews as required.

• Manually validate scanner findings by tracing source code for a variety of code bases (C#, .net, Java, js/ts/html, swift, kotlin, python, C, firmware as applicable) and provide developer level suggestions for code remediation.

• Explain risk assessments at both the developer (technical) and management (non technical) levels.

• Write and maintain scripts/code (bash and python) to generate scan input packages, automate security scanner execution and integrate scanners with CI pipelines and Google Cloud storage and reporting mechanisms.

• Manage and update scanning scripts quickly, and refactor as needed.

• Contribute to secure coding standards (involves developing secure coding training for current and future developers).

• Perform technical writing of assessment reports and vulnerability descriptions for product owners and developers.

• Support with the design and implementation of secure architectures for products, ensuring robust security controls and compliance with industry standards.

• Conduct security testing, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and code reviews. Provide recommendations for improving product security.

• Perform threat modeling to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities in products.

• Contribute to and sometimes lead initiatives to improve the overall security posture of our products.

• Assess and question whether the coverage is sufficient, and if not make recommendations to address coverage gaps.

• Ensure thorough follow-up to prevent oversights, prioritize tasks that contribute to team objectives, and escalate issues promptly when necessary.

• Monitor and respond to emerging security threats and vulnerabilities relevant to our products.

• Develop and maintain security automation scripts and tools to streamline security processes.

• Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate robust security practices throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring security-by-design principles are adhered to.

• Utilize technical proficiency alongside strong communication skills to efficiently handle time-sensitive and confidential product vulnerability reports.

• Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 5 - 8 years of required previous experience in security evaluation/analysis, security code reviews, or relevant development experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and work experience).

• Experience using source code, dynamic, and dependency scanners (e.g., Veracode, Fortify, Sentinel, OWASP dependency, NetSparker, Qualys).

• Knowledge of programming languages (C, C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript), web service technologies (XML, JSON, SOAP, REST), and dependency package managers (npm, nuget).

• Competency with Linux, Windows, GCE, Bash, and Python, along with proficiency in rapidly acquiring new programming languages.

• Exceptional communication skills, high accuracy, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Security certifications and experience working within a technical or engineering high-technology industry are considered an asset.

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.

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!

Geotab verifies candidates' eligibility to work in the United States throughE-Verify, an internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services.

Other employment statements:

Geotab will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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 [email protected]. Geotab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geotab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Geotab expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Geotab's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you would like more information about our EEO program or wish to file a complaint, please contact our EEO officer, Klaus Boeckers at [email protected]. For more details, view a copy of the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster. 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 read our Privacy Notice.