Security Analyst : AbbVie Pharma

Security Analyst

Need a security analyst, must have 1-2 years of direct enterprise-level software development experience in either (Java,.Net or Web Applications)

Role Description

Client Information Security is looking for a highly motivated, diligent, and skillful analyst to join the Attack Surface Management (ASM) team. Client's Application Security team protects Client's patients, data, and brand by identifying vulnerabilities and threats to our organization and working to drive remediation of identified security risks. Application Security is a capability of ASM within the larger Cyber Security Operations (CSO) function. Join us as Associate Security Analyst, Application Security to support and improve our efforts to identify and reduce Client's attack surface and help our business continue to have remarkable impacts on people's lives. The Associate Application Security Analyst is a key member of the Attack Surface Management team and works with internal and external groups to identify and drive remediation of information security risks across all Client web application environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of the latest critical information security vulnerabilities, threats, and exploits
• Provide guidance on existing and emerging threats in the web and mobile application space as they apply within the Client environment
• Facilitate application demonstration sessions with developers and application owners to educate the Application Security team on application functionality prior to performing technical security assessments
• Assist in conducting and facilitating security reviews, as directed by senior team members, throughout the application development lifecycle, including tasks such as:
• Performing and improving security assessments for Client applications across the enterprise
• Documenting application security vulnerabilities within Client's tracking system
• Communicating vulnerabilities to application stakeholders
• Assist in communicating technical application security concepts to customers, including developers, architects, and managers
• Assist in training customer staff on application security and remediation of application security code defects
• Identify enhancements to tools, standards, and processes; provide input into policies and procedures, and contribute to the implementation and refinement of the strategy for the Application Risk program on a global basis

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of direct enterprise-level software development experience in any of the following:

• Java/JSP
• .Net Framework (C#, VB, ASP)
• Web Applications (N-Tier)
• Mobile/Application Services

• 1-2 years of direct application security and/or security developer experience

• Demonstrate knowledge of web application vulnerabilities and web application business logic flaws and threats

• Demonstrate understanding of application architectures and technology, including web applications, mobile technology, data encryption, and identity and access management.

• Hands-on Experience with manual vulnerability testing and static code analysis is strongly desired.

• Experience with tools such as Burp Suite, ZAP Proxy, Metasploit, and other open-source security tools

• Candidate must have an understanding of security controls such as Authentication, Authorization, Access Control, Cryptography, and Network Protocols along with security standards: OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, NIST, and CVE

• Written and verbal communication skills are critical

• Adept at communicating concepts to diverse audiences with varying skill sets

• Certification such as OSCP, OSWE, or ECSA is a plus