Job Title: Vulnerability Consultant
Job Summary:
Wiz (Container Scanning) - REQUIRED
Scripting/Automation
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Vulnerability Consultant to join our dedicated team. As a Vulnerability Consultant, you will be responsible for conducting thorough vulnerability assessments and identifying potential risks and threats within an organization's infrastructure. You will play a crucial role in enhancing security measures, recommending mitigation strategies, and assisting in the development of secure systems. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Conduct detailed vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on networks, systems, and applications.
2. Identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses, analyze and interpret results, and prepare comprehensive reports.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective mitigation strategies.
4. Stay updated with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
5. Assist in the development and implementation of secure coding practices, security policies, and procedures.
6. Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams regarding vulnerability management.
7. Participate in incident response activities to identify root causes and recommend preventive measures.
8. Perform risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans in alignment with organizational objectives.
9. Conduct security awareness training programs to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices.
10. Maintain documentation of vulnerability assessment findings, remediation plans, and security controls.
Qualifications and Skills:
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
2. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent are preferred.
3. Proven experience in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, or a related field.
4. Strong knowledge of network technologies, operating systems, and application security.
5. Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools like Nexpose, Nessus, Burp Suite, or similar.
6. Solid understanding of common vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflows.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically.
8. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
9. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
10. Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR, or HIPAA is a plus.
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