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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.