At Optiv, we're on a mission to help our clients make their businesses more secure. We're one of the fastest growing companies in a truly essential industry.
In your role at Optiv, you'll be inspired by a team of the brightest business and technical minds in cybersecurity. We are passionate champions for our clients, and know from experience that the best solutions for our clients' needs come from working hard together. As part of our team, your voice matters, and you will do important work that has impact, on people, businesses and nations. Our industry and our company move fast, and you can be sure that you will always have room to learn and grow. We're proud of our team and the important work we do to build confidence for a more connected world.
Who we are looking for:
The Application Security consultant has strong experience with secure web application development and application security assessments. The ideal candidate will understand a wide range of technologies, programming languages and application frameworks to identify risks and vulnerabilities in customer systems
How you'll make an impact:
Provide tactical and strategic guidance and detailed remediation advice aimed at helping clients achieve strong security postures
Maintain relationships with clients and provide them with information about application security and secure development lifecycle topics
Track and monitor current and trending practices in software engineering, DevOps and application security
Obtain and evolve technical expertise, certifications, and industry credentials through formal and informal training and other educational initiatives
Perform vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and secure code review activities. Write deliverables and daily status updates during client engagements
Contribute content to the Optiv blog and present on security in webinars and at conferences
Provide assistance for problematic engagements through triage and recovery planning
Identify and recommend improvements in Optiv's methodologies and internal processes and provide input and support for updating consulting tools, techniques and knowledge base
Qualifications:
Practical experience in an application security role with manual testing
Previous job experience in an information security consulting services role
Ability to travel 40-50% of the time to client sites
Understanding of software security architecture and design
Ability to work with diverse and dynamic teams
Successful implementation of application testing methodologies for web applications and APIs
Able to assist in setting the strategic direction of the practice based on experience and industry background
College degree or related work experience.
BA/BS degree preferred in computer science, engineering, math, statistics, or information systems
CISSP, CEH, OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, CPT
Prior consulting and/or enterprise experience is a plus
If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success and moves the industry forward, find your place at Optiv! As a market-leading provider of cyber security solutions, Optiv has the most comprehensive ecosystem of security products and partners to deliver unparalleled services. Our rich and successful history with our clients is based on trust, serving more than 12,000 clients of varying sizes and industries, including commercial, government and education. We have the proven expertise to plan, build, and run successful security programs across Risk Management, Cyber Digital Transformation, Threat Management, Security Operations - Managed Services and Identity and Data Management.
With Optiv you can expect:
• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality and Inclusion through Affinity groups including but not limited to, Women's Network, Optiv Pride, Black Employee Network, and Veterans Support Network.
• Work/life balance. We offer "Recharge" a flexible, time-off program that encourages eligible employees to take the time they need to recharge
• Professional training resources, including tuition reimbursement
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. "Optiv Chips In" encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remote/from home (where applicable)
Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.