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

PwC - Global; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 100,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in cybersecurity services is seeking a security analyst to provide critical security services to development teams. This role involves engaging early in the software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with security standards, and analyzing vulnerabilities. Ideal candidates have experience in application security, strong communication skills, and a commitment to innovation and collaboration in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Opportunities for career advancement and skill development

Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a software development field or application security.
• Understanding of application architectural patterns and security principles.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services including code scanning and penetration testing.
• Engage early during software development using risk-based methodology.
• Collaborate on designing and deploying secure applications.

Skills

Communication

Risk-based methodology

Application security

Vulnerability analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

OWASP Top 10 knowledge

Commercial source code analysis tools

Penetration testing tools

Cloud services (Azure, AWS)

Job description

Employer Industry: Cybersecurity Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $162,500
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Opportunities for career advancement and skill development within a global organization
- Engaging work environment focused on innovation and collaboration
- Chance to work on critical security initiatives impacting a global network of firms

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Provide security services to development teams, including code scanning and penetration testing
- Engage early in the software development lifecycle using a risk-based methodology
- Collaborate with teams to design and deploy secure applications
- Analyze application security vulnerabilities and execute mitigation strategies
- Uphold professional and technical standards, ensuring compliance with security requirements

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

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

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