Cognizant

Security Testing


PayCompetitive
LocationKolkata/West Bengal
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 00061261071

      1. Security test analyst/architect

      a. Must to have:

      · Total IT experience ranging from 6 to 9 years.

      · At least 4 years of experience in application security testing (Web/ Thick client), Infra Penetration Testing, mobile security testing and secure code review.

      · Perform secure code review of software applications, developed in various languages (i.e. Java, ASP, .NET, C++, C#, PHP etc.)

      · Good knowledge of security technologies for secure software development such as cryptography, authentication techniques and protocols etc.

      · Co-ordinate with multiple Development Teams to understand application architecture, perform threat profiling, to be able to perform a comprehensive manual code review.

      · Should be proficient in Application Security Concepts, familiar with OWASP Top 10, SANS top 25 and other security best practices.

      · Basic understanding of the following protocols/technologies HTTP, SOAP/REST, SSL/TLS.

      · Experience in work with relational databases like ORACLE, MS-SQL, MySQL etc.

      · Analyze vulnerabilities, perform an impact analysis and risk determination.

      · Successfully lead and execute projects, mentor and train resources with focus on enhancing their skill sets.

      · Should have excellent communication Written, Oral and presentation skills.

      · Security certifications CISSP, CEH is desirable

      · Experience in secure software development standards, process, techniques and tools.

      · Security Consulting

      · Tools: Proficiency in most of the tools in each category

      Ø Secure code review –Checkmarx, HPFortify, IBMAppScan Source edition.

      Ø Web application vulnerability scanning tools - IBM AppScann, HPWebInspect, Burpsuite Pro

      Ø High level programming languages :Java, C, C++, .NET

      Ø Development Knowledge – ASP.NET, ASP, PHP, J2EE, JSP

      Ø Database scanning : NGS & Scuba

      Ø Vulnerability scanning tools : Qualys, Nessus,

      b. Good to have:

      · Application development knowledge.

      · Must be fluent in using state-of-art IDEs involving Java/.net/php development. Knowledge of Eclipse is a big plus.

      · Conduct Network Penetration Testing and vulnerability assessment as part of Application security engagements.

      · Pre Sales / RFPs

      · Knowledge on Compliance standards ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPPA and SOX

      · Additional certifications like CISA, ECSA ,LPT will be an added advantage.

  • About the company

      Cognizant is a multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services.