Senior Associate Security Consultant

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The Senior Associate Security Consultant is responsible for developing expertise in their area of specialization. This role is responsible for translating clients’ cybersecurity requirements and customizing and implementing security solutions into specific systems, applications and product designs.

This role identifies and develops the security solutions for clients using company products, outsourced technology solutions and technical tools. This role consults with clients regarding secure product configuration, deployment, and security patches to minimize security vulnerabilities.

In addition, this role provides comprehensive scanning, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, monitoring services and source code analysis and delivers detailed results to clients, as well as guides and supports clients in the development and implementation of product security controls.

Key responsibilities:

• Assists in conducting security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in client systems.
• Analyzes security data, logs, and reports to detect and investigate security incidents or anomalies.
• Prepares and maintains documentation, including security assessment reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Collaborates with senior consultants to provide advice and support to clients on security best practices and risk mitigation strategies.
• Learns and uses various security tools and technologies for assessments and monitoring.
• Stays updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Assists in evaluating client systems for compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates effectively with clients to understand their security needs and concerns.
• Participates in training programs and certifications to develop expertise in cybersecurity.
   

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Strong interest in cybersecurity and a desire to learn and grow in the field.
• Knowledge of basic cybersecurity concepts, principles, and best practices.
• Familiarity with common security tools and technologies is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to stay up to date with the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
   

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science or Engineering or related field.
• Industry relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GSEC or CompTIA Security+ essential.
   

Required experience:

• Moderate level of demonstrable experience in the Information Technology Security Industry or relevant experience in similar role within a related environment.
• Moderate level of experience with security architecture design principles.
• Moderate level of experience with industry compliance and standards such as ISO 27000, PCI:DSS, NIST, HIPAA or others.
• Moderate level of experience with security tools and techniques to cover SANS Top 25, OWASP or others.

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