Junior Software Developer (Cybersecurity)

Join the Cyber-DNS team at CIRA and play a key role in advancing Canada’s cybersecurity and DNS infrastructure! Our Cyber-DNS team is dedicated to protecting Canadians online by delivering cutting-edge solutions. 
  

You’ll tackle projects that make a real difference—including empowering users with CIRA Cybersecurity Awareness Training, securing household and enterprise networks through CIRA Canadian Shield and DNS Firewall, or defending against DDoS attacks with Anycast DNS. This is your chance to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of digital security and DNS technology, making a meaningful difference in how Canadians and global citizens alike experience and trust the internet!

Who you are: 

You are a strong software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and a drive to develop world class products. You have an understanding of application development and scripting, including application design, session management, secure programming, performance, internationalization, and accessibility. You’re excited to explore new technologies that help drive long-term success in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You’re a natural problem solver, a clear communicator, and are eager to advance your cybersecurity knowledge through continued learning and hands-on challenges. 

What you’ll do:  

• Participate in application development initiatives from inception through to deployment, with a focus on our cybersecurity products.

• Contribute to the design and development of new applications and maintenance of existing applications.

• Contribute to automation and scripts in a variety of languages. 

• Gather and solidify requirements from internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the features and systems remain relevant.

• Develop unit tests for all new development work and perform code reviews for other developers’ work.

• Coordinate development, testing, and deployment of software for cloud and endpoint applications.

• Contribute to the definition of standards and enforcement of best practices to existing systems and architectures to increase efficiencies and quality, in both the operation and maintenance of the software.

• Create design documents to outline the intended plans for features and systems. 

• Participate in a rotating 24/7 on call schedule. 

What you bring: 

• University degree in Computer Science or related experience.

• Experience programming in Java (Spring), Python, Bash and/or C.

• Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices such as OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, CVEs. 

• Knowledge of security protocols and authentication/authorization mechanisms.

• Knowledge of security solutions such as firewalls, endpoint security, vulnerability scanners. 

• Knowledge of DNS and TCP/IP networking concepts (including IPv6).

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in fast-paced team environment.

• Basic understanding of working in a Linux environment and with Git source-controlled repositories. 

• Experience in software Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD).

• Experience with terraform or ansible is an asset. 

• Public cloud (e.g. AWS) experience is an asset. 

• Docker/Containerization experience is an asset.

• Experience with automating EDR/XDR solutions is an asset.

Who we are:   

At CIRA, we’re driven by a passion to make a positive impact on Canada’s digital future. We’re not just asking, ‘What more can we do?’—we’re actively exploring new frontiers to enhance and secure the internet for all Canadians. Our recognition as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for nine years is a testament to our vibrant culture. We believe in fostering an environment where collaboration and candour are second nature and where diverse perspectives are integral to our success, because we know that great ideas come from everywhere. If you’re passionate about innovation and ready to make a difference in a dynamic field, join us and help shape the future of the internet!

CIRA embraces a blend of remote and IRL in-office work to keep our team connected and engaged. Our Ottawa headquarters is a hub for regular events and social activities that bring our team together, encouraging a strong sense of community within our organization. No matter where you work from, you'll always feel part of our vibrant team and our shared mission.

For any accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleandculture@cira.ca.