IT Services- Architecture Consultant- Senior Associate (US Remote)

PwC - Global; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity services is seeking candidates for a role focused on providing security services to development teams. This position offers the opportunity to grow security skills while working in a collaborative and innovative environment. Candidates should have a background in application security and software development, with a strong understanding of security practices and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible time off policy

Opportunity for annual discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in software development or application security engineering.
• Strong understanding of application architectural patterns.
• Knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and application security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services to development teams.
• Engage in the software development lifecycle using a risk-based methodology.
• Analyze application security vulnerabilities and execute mitigation strategies.

Skills

Application Security

Communication

Risk Management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Job description

Employer Industry: Cybersecurity Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $162,500
- Opportunity for annual discretionary bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible time off policy inclusive of sick, vacation, and holidays
- Opportunity to grow security skills through global initiatives within a large network
- Collaborative and innovative work environment focused on developing cutting-edge security technologies

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Provide security services to development teams, including code scanning, readiness testing, and penetration testing
- Engage early in the software development lifecycle using a risk-based methodology
- Analyze application security vulnerabilities and execute mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across functional and technical skill sets
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards in application security

What is Required (Qualifications):
- High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Information Technology or related fields
- 1-3 years of experience in software development or application security engineering
- Strong understanding of application architectural patterns (e.g., MVC, Microservices)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with senior leadership
- Knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and experience with application security solutions

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
- Experience with continuous integration/testing/delivery (CI/CD) practices
- Understanding of cloud architecture and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge of commercial source code analysis tools and penetration testing
- Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or CISA

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