Security Consultant

Position Location:  Boston area, Telecommuting required, Frequent Travel Required

 

General Responsibilities

As Cigital engages with clients in the application of our software security improvement methodologies, the Security Consultant is responsible for assisting with the execution and delivery of planned project deliverables and milestones that assist clients in learning, understanding, and applying software or process improvement methodologies.  The Security Consultant typically has task responsibility within one project and possesses solid technical and general consulting skills.  The Security Consultant is also expected to support marketing efforts and to identify follow on work.

RolesSoftware Security Design AnalysisSecure Code Analysis  Qualifications:

?  Technical Skills

? Ability to develop enterprise class systems using J2EE or .NET programming environments

? Understanding of operating system and computer language compiler architectures

? Understanding of software development methodologies such as waterfall, RUP and agile

?  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 and execute tasks consistently.

?  Demeanor

? Enthusiasm and commitment with professional interpersonal skill and an entrepreneurial drive

 Education and Experience:

?  BS in CS, Engineering or equivalent. MS preferred

?  Object-oriented analysis and design

?  2 - 3 years programming experience using C/C++, J2EE or .Net

?  Knowledge of JavaScript and SQL a must