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Security Job: Application Security Architect

Application Security Architect


Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: State of Washington
Compensation: “Very Competitive Package” –You won’t be disappointed!!!
Telecommute: No
Education: BS & MS is strongly preferred, however experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Travel %: none
Relo Paid:  Yes –excellent package!!!!
Other:
SecurityHeadhunter.com is currently recruiting for a client in the state of Washington.  This is NOT an entry level position, but rather the successful candidate will need to have an in-depth and solid understanding of software / application security. Our client is looking for the best of the best and is open to paying for those excellent application security skills, within reason of course.
As an individual, you will need to be a good communicator since you will be working in a team environment with many different people and with software developers within the company.
If you truly love being part of the software development process to ensure that new and existing applications, website, etc, are build with the most cutting edge security functionality, then this position is for you!
Our client is a well funded organization with a solid and growing security department. Although a 4 year degree or MS is some cases would be preferred, client will look at candidates that have solid work experience to over-ride the degree. As a successful candidate you will need to have good references and be able to get through a standard criminal background check with no major problems. Minor blemishes may not be a problem and will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Duties may include but not limited to:
• Review and evaluate new and exciting security products
• Assist in Security policy and procedure development
• You should have good understanding of Security Compliance issues
• Act a SME to other technical people and have the ability to train others
• As a SME you’ll need to be able to sell others on the security process
• Be responsible for risk assessments from outside vendors
What you need to be considered for this opportunity:
• Excellent and current experience within Application Security
• Solid software development skills in various software, i.e. C++, Java, C, etc.
• Knowledge of Networking, Network Security, Systems Security, Security Protocols, Scripting, Security Remedy, Authentication, Security Vulnerabilities, Threat Modeling.
As you have seen, this is a very general description on the position, but will give you a basic idea of what I am recruiting for with this client and others. If you currently are working as a Software / Application Security expert for your firm, I would like to talk with you in more detail on a completely confidential basis.
For information on this or other Security positions, please contact:
Wils Bell
President
SecurityHeadHunter.com, Inc.
“A Security Search Firm”
POB 620298 * Oviedo, FL 32762
Desk: 407-365-2404
Bell@SecurityHeadhunter.com
SecurityHeadhunter.com

August 3, 2010 - Posted by | Security Jobs | , , , ,

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