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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Application Security Engineer
Location: Torrance, , United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-09-23
1. Web and intranet application overview and security oversight
2. Provide security oversight, requirements, and programming guidance for the
development community
3. Review new or modified programs, including documentation, diagrams and flow
charts to determine if security requirements and best practices are met
4. Architect and manage a process to scan code for security vulnerabilities and
coordinate remediation efforts
5. Develop, implement, and promote secure architectural standards,
methodologies, guidelines and frameworks, based upon input and consensus from
technology associates, allowing for a flexible and scalable environment
6. Event log management and reporting on application and database activity
7. Coordinate regular PCI and SOX related scans and audits for systems
environment
8. Interface with internal and external audit groups as well as risk
management; coordinate remediation efforts of identified issues
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Technical Skill Requirements
- knowledge of programming using ASP, MSSQL, VB .NET, Oracle, and Java
- knowledge of application platforms including IIS, MS/SQL, Oracle, and Apache
- Familiar with Microsoft Operating systems and applications including Active
Directory
- Familiar with Linux Operating systems and applications including RedHat
- Secure coding and development process and an overall security focused mindset
- Very knowledgeable with identifying programming security vulnerabilities
including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, parameter tampering, etc.
- Proficient in following an SDLC process
- Very familiar with application vulnerability scanners such as
Watchfire’s Appscan and/or SPI Dynamic’s WebInspect products
CONTACT
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email: jim@jwnichols.com
Phone: (714) 680-8380
James Nichols
jim@jwnichols.com
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