Application Security Consultant
27651BR
USA - California - Mountain View/Sunnyvale
At Synopsys, we're at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we're powering it all with the world's most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.

Our Software Security and Quality business is all about building secure software-faster. That starts with our static analysis, software composition analysis, and dynamic analysis so our customers can build security and quality into the DNA of their code at any stage of the software development lifecycle and across the supply chain. All while minimizing risks and maximizing speed of application development. To find out more about SIG, Synopsys check out .

Application Security Consultant

General Responsibilities
As Synopsys engages with clients in the application of our software security improvement methodologies, the Security Consultant joins in the execution and delivery of planned project deliverables and milestones that assist clients in learning, understanding, and applying Synopsys's secure software development methodologies. The Security Consultant typically has task responsibility within one project and develops the capability to perform tasks within one or more of Synopsys's security practices. The Security Consultant continuously learns and expands his/her technical competence. Our Security Consultants make themselves and their team indispensable advisors to our customers: they build the relationships that help create and identify follow-on assignments.
Key Qualifications
- Familiarity with software security weakness, vulnerability, and secure code review a plus
- Familiarity with software attack and exploitation techniques a plus
- Familiarity with at least one software programming language and framework a plus
- Experience with C/C++, .NET, Java, multiple OS and RDBMS
- Experience with other languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, Perl, COBOL, SQL, or Assembly) (Desired)
- Experience conducting secure code review a plus
- Experience conducting reverse engineering a plus
- Experience performing web application penetration testing a plus
Consulting Skills
- Ability to interface with clients, utilizing consulting and negotiating skills
- Ability to undertake and complete tasks independently, meet schedules and delivery timelines, and to move swiftly from concepts and theory to action
Team-oriented Skills
- Ability to collaborate with project team members, take direction from the project lead and execute tasks consistently
Project Management
- Awareness of end-to-end project management life-cycle including planning, execution and closeout
Communication
- Written communication skills for use in preparing formal documentation, Statements of Work, proposals, white papers, and case studies
- Verbal skills that include the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and to deliver presentation and training to all levels of management
- Ability to persuade
Demeanor
- Enthusiasm and commitment along with professional interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial drive
- Willingness to travel
Education and CertificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent. Master's Degree preferred

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

Job Category
Software Security Consulting
Hire Type
Employee
Country
United States
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