Where I’m At
Finishing my cybersecurity engineering degree in September. I want to build an international experience before settling into a long-term position.
Target: Canada. Preferably Montreal.
Why Canada, Why Montreal
The professional reasons are pretty obvious — the North American market is growing and has a lot of companies that interest me, the work culture is different from France and the ways of doing things can vary, and that’s exactly what interests me. I don’t want to leave France just to find France again. I spent my apprenticeship in one environment, with my company’s methods and tooling. Getting out of that and discovering new approaches and ways of working is what I’m after.
The personal reasons are plenty: the vast landscapes, a completely different climate, a different lifestyle, a new way of living. And on top of that I’d finally get to eat real poutine. :)
Montreal specifically makes sense: French-speaking enough that day-to-day life isn’t a wall, but anglophone enough that working in English is the norm. And the city has a real tech scene.
What I’m Looking For
Work in offensive security. That’s the domain I’ve built my technical background in — red team operations during my apprenticeship, several certifications including CRTP (Certified Red Team Professional), CPTS (Certified Penetration Testing Specialist), and CRTO (Certified Red Team Operator). Pentest, red team, purple team, technical audit — all of these interest me.
I’m looking for an environment where the work is technical, serious, challenges me, and where there’s room to grow and learn more.
The Visa Situation
A PVT (Programme Vacances-Travail / Working Holiday) application is currently pending. No response yet. That opens a window of up to 2 years of open work authorization — no employer sponsorship required, which makes the initial move simpler.
I’m also open to the Jeune Professionnel visa, I actually have a preference for it. It requires a signed contract with a Canadian employer upfront (closed work permit), which is a different process but offers a good opportunity to arrive in Canada with a position already secured.
Open to Contact
If you’re based in Montreal or at a company that operates there, and you’re looking for someone in offensive security, feel free to reach out.
LinkedIn — or the contact form on this site.