Associate Security Consultant

ASSOCIATE SECURITY CONSULTANT

Position Location: Boston

Position Type: Full Time

Synopsys is looking for a full-time Associate Security Consultant to parachute in wherever software insecurity invades, and to stomp out bugs and flaws wherever they hide.

About Synopsys

Synopsys offers the most comprehensive portfolio of software security solutions in the market. We go beyond traditional testing services to help our clients identify, remediate, and prevent vulnerabilities in the applications that power their business. Our holistic approach to application security offers a balance of managed and professional services and products tailored to fit your specific needs. We don’t stop when the test is over. Our experts also provide remediation guidance, program design services, and training that empower you to build and maintain secure applications.

General Responsibilities

As Synopsys engages with clients in the application of our software security improvement methodologies, the Associate Security Consultant joins in the execution and delivery of planned project deliverables and milestones that assist clients in learning, understanding, and applying Synopsys’s secure software development methodologies. You will be responsible for applying software engineering skills to assist teams in the completion of client engagements. Typical tasks span activities in the software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, development, testing, debugging, and analysis of software. You will employ sound communication skills interacting with clients to understand problems and provide solutions. You will often be responsible for writing analysis results in sections of final reports as part of deliverables to clients.

Roles Include

• Source Code Analysis

• Software Penetration Testing

• Architecture Security Analysis

• Secure Software Design and Architecture

• Application Reverse Engineering

• Network Security Analysis

• Database Security Analysis

Qualifications and Experience

Technical skills

• Familiarity with software security weakness, vulnerability and secure code review a plus

• Familiarity with software attack and exploitation techniques a plus

• Familiarity with at least one software programming language and framework a plus

• Experience with C/C++, .NET, Java, multiple OS and RDBMS

• Experience with other languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, Perl, COBOL, SQL, or Assembly) (Desired)

• Experience conducting secure code review a plus

• Experience conducting reverse engineering a plus

• Experience performing web application penetration testing a plus

Consulting skills

• Ability to interface with clients, utilizing consulting and negotiating skills

• Ability to undertake and complete tasks independently, meet schedules and delivery timelines, and to move swiftly from concepts and theory to action

Team-oriented skills

• Ability to collaborate with project team members, take direction from the project lead and execute tasks consistently

Communication

• Written communication skills for use in preparing formal documentation

• Verbal skills that include the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and to deliver presentations

• Ability to persuade

Demeanor

• Enthusiasm and commitment along with professional interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial drive

• Willingness to travel 20-50%

Education and Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent. Master’s Degree preferred.

Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Synopsys complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Synopsys Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws
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