Job Description :
Title: Security Risk Assessment Specialist
Duration: 6 months
Location: Princeton, NJ 08543
Job Responsibilities:
The Security Risk Assessment Specialist works closely with IT teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle by assessing application security.
The Specialist is responsible for the evaluation of new projects and conducting routine security assessments that adhere to the company’s security guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Provide expert security architecture advice for programs and projects
Conduct assessments to identify security risks in applications, systems and networks before they are implemented
Work with development teams to provide appropriate and effective remediation guidance for vulnerabilities discovered during various assessments
Document residual risk
Prepare and communicate operational metrics and trend analysis for the Cybersecurity Leadership Team
Work with IT and business stakeholders to provide security guidance and promote a positive security mindset
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of information technology industry experience and at least 5 years in cybersecurity
Minimum of 3 years of experience working on security architecture and design
Bachelor''s degree or equivalent experience
Solid understanding of multi-tiered and cloud architecture
Solid understanding of application security and system design
Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile Technologies
Familiarity with common vulnerabilities and attack vectors
Strong written and oral communication skills
Information security certifications (GIAC, ISC2, ISACA), CISSP, CISM, AWS certifications a plus