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Cigital, Inc. headquartered in Dulles, Virginia (just outside of Washington, D.C.), is the world’s largest consulting firm specializing in software security and is the global leader in helping organizations design, build, and maintain secure software. Our unique expertise, product technologies, and training services are a culmination of over twenty years of research and thousands of successful software security consulting engagements at leading public and private organizations throughout the world. We provide a comprehensive range of software security services including consulting, training in both instructor-led and eLearning, mobile application security, and cloud services aimed at addressing the potential security risks associated with third-party or outsourced software. Whether it’s a simple penetration test or deploying an end-to-end software security program, our expert consultants have both the depth of knowledge and breadth of real-world experience to understand the risks and challenges our clients face each day. Job Description A Cigital Senior Consultant applies our software security improvement methodologies through the execution and delivery of consulting projects, including timely provision of deliverables across milestones that assist customers in learning, understanding, and embedding security in the software development lifecycle. Senior Consultants typically have task execution responsibility within one or more projects at once, and develop specialization within one or more of Cigital's security practices (such as penetration testing or code review). The Senior Consultant continuously learns and expands his/her technical competence. This role will work on site with customers to deliver projects and manage relationships. Our consultants make themselves and their team indispensable advisors to our customers, and they build the relationships that help create and identify follow-on assignments. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in several of the following areas: Architecture Security Analysis and Threat Modeling Secure Software Design, Architecture, and Engineering Software/Application Reverse Engineering Red Team Analysis (including network, wireless, physical, and social engineering techniques) Database Security Qualifications Technical skills Experience performing application penetration testing with focus on web, mobile, and thick client targets Experience conducting secure code review Experience with reverse engineering/disassembly Experience with multiple OS such as Linux, Mac OSX, iOS, Blackberry, Android, and/or Windows Familiarity with software attack, exploitation, and remediation techniques Familiarity with common software security architecture and engineering patterns Excellent relationship/account management skills to drive deep and productive relationships across multiple initiatives and through customer organizational change over many years. Ability to engage proactively with customers in person and electronically, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to quickly understand customer objectives and translate them into well-defined projects. Ability to undertake and complete tasks independently, meet schedules and delivery timelines, and to move swiftly from concepts and theory to action. Ability to lead multiple project teams; give directions and ensure that tasks are executed consistently Work constructively with our local Houston, regional Southwest, and company-wide teams to grow our talent and develop new tools and techniques to enhance our business. Ability to quickly understand customer objectives and translate them into well-defined projects/Statements of Work Ability to persistently oversee project execution and drive to established business and technical objectives Demonstrated ability to plan, execute and complete multi-person consulting projects on time and on-budget. Communication Excellent written communication skills, including customer communications (email), formal deliverables/reports, Statements of Work, proposals, white papers, and case studies. Excellent verbal communication skills that include the ability to clearly and simply articulate complex technical concepts, strong persuasiveness and negotiations skills, and excellent group presentation skills for audiences of varying sizes and roles (from executive management to technical). General Enthusiasm and passion for software security that is visible to customers and co-workers every day. Entrepreneurial drive and desire to help grow Cigital’s business and thought leadership. Willingness to travel 20-50%. Additional Information Education and Certifications: Top graduate in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or related field Compensation & Work Location: Cigital is based in Dulles, Virginia, with offices in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Bloomington, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, London, New York, Dallas, San Diego, Santa Clara, Seattle, and works with clients worldwide. We offer a competitive salary, equity compensation, and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr IPsoft Inc.

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