Lead Consultant – Application Security

Avance Consulting Services; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Lead Consultant in Application Security in Exton, PA. The ideal candidate will possess at least 7 years of IT Security experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Responsibilities include conducting security code reviews, managing customer relationships, and ensuring alignment with security requirements. This full-time position offers an opportunity to utilize your extensive knowledge in IT security practices and promote best practices within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT Security.
• Experience with various Vulnerability Scanning tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Security Code Reviews and Vulnerability Assessments.
• Manage customer relationships at the project delivery level.
• Adhere to best practices and security requirements.

Skills

IT Security Skills

Business Process Consulting

Vulnerability Scanning tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent

Tools

IBM AppScan

HP Fortify

BurpSuite

Kali Linux

ZAP

Job description

Role: Lead Consultant – Application Security

Duration: Full Time

Location: Exton, PA

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Basic: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 7 years of experience with IT Security Skills.
• At least 5 years of experience in Business Process Consulting, problem definition, Architecture/Design/Detailing of Processes.
• At least 4 years of experience in Vulnerability Scanning tools (IBM AppScan, IBM AppScan Source, HP Fortify, HP WebInspect, BurpSuite, ZAP, Kali Linux).
• At least 3 years of experience in Development/Configuration/solutions evaluation/validation and deployment.
• Conduct Security Code Review, Vulnerability Assessment and consult Product Development Team to secure applications.
• Understanding and familiarity with common code review methods and standards such as OSSTMM, OWASP, SANS.
• Adhering to best practices, and alignment with customers' security requirements for project execution, documentation, and reporting.
• Manage Customer relationships at the project delivery level.
• Knowledge of OWASP tools and methodologies.
• Analytical and communication skills.
• Project and talent management.
• Experience with project management.

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