Job Description :
Vulnerability Assessment – Static Analysis
Citi Technology Infrastructure
Description:
The duties include interfacing with development organizations to onboard applications and performance secure code reviews using commercial static analysis tools like IBM AppScan and HP Fortify. In addition, this individual will be able execute binary static testing tools to identify third party component vulnerabilities. Integration of security tools with build environments to ensure iterative scanning during the Secure-SDLC. Commercial and open source vulnerability assessment tools/utilities are leveraged during these assessments. The majority of the team has achieved industry standard security certifications (CISSP, CEH, GIAC, etc) over time and we are looking for individuals who are eager to learn. The duties will include providing source code review services through a comprehensive testing process, as well as identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities within the system and proposing/implementing countermeasures. Integration of security tools with build environments to ensure iterative scanning during the Secure-SDLC. Commercial and open source vulnerability assessment tools/utilities are leveraged during these assessments. In addition, the role will be responsible for
* Validating automated testing results and prioritize based on overall risk
* Verify findings as needed with application development team
* Perform application scanning using binaries
* Perform manual source code review for security vulnerabilities
* Write formal security assessment report for each application, using our company''s standard reporting format
* Participate in conference calls with engineering team to ensure proper scan coverage and effective results
* Report directly to management for any major flaws identified.
* Re-run the scans on weekly basis
* Participate in conference calls with application team to help understand the security risk, if require
* Strong development background in J2EE, web frameworks, and .NET is a plus
Qualifications:
-Pre-requisites for this position are a Bachelor''s Degree with 2 - 5 years'' experience in web development or application code review.
-A basic understanding of security, web-based and infrastructure vulnerabilities is required.
-Understanding and debugging application build/compilation related errors is required. Experience with Java IDE''s - Knowledge of web servers, application servers, build tools, etc.
-Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and articulating security issues to technical and non-technical audience.
-Understanding of AppScan Source, Fortify, Veracode, Sonatype or Blackduck platform is a plus.
-Knowledge of tools and processes used to expose common vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures is expected.
-Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management are also essential.
Industry-accredited security certifications will be required (the candidate must have or be willing to obtain all of the following certifications – GIAC GXPN, GPEN, GCIH, CISSP, and CEH Knowledge of tools and processes used to expose known and undocumented vulnerabilities in various different systems.