Associate Security Consultant- PSSA, Early Talent

Salesforce•Chicago, IL

2d•$75,200 - $90,600

About The Position

Salesforce is hiring an early-talent Associate Security Consultant for its growing Professional Services Security Assurance (PSSA) team within the Security Practice. The team helps secure customer Salesforce implementations and protect customer data from initial configuration through post-sale deployment. In this customer-facing role, you will support security engagements, learn standardized assessment methods, and translate technical risks into clear, actionable guidance with mentorship from senior consultants. The role is offered in Seattle, Bellevue, or Chicago.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience, or internship/coursework, in application security, product security, security consulting, or a related field.
Foundational understanding of application security concepts and secure development practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and build trusted customer relationships.
Strong interest in consulting and hands-on customer delivery.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with eagerness to learn.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/MIS with a technical focus (such as computer science coursework or security certifications), or in Computer Science with a strong interest in consulting and hands-on customer delivery, or equivalent self-study.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of common vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10.
Basic familiarity with web, API, and cloud architectures.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or C#.
Basic familiarity with identity and access management concepts.
Exposure to AI/agentic system security.
Security tooling or automation projects.
A cybersecurity internship or consulting or client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Help execute standardized security assessments for customer implementations, covering web, API, cloud, and AI-enabled applications.
Assist with post-sale and deployment security configuration reviews, including identity and access management posture and integration risks.
Help prepare customer-facing assessment reports, gap analyses, and configuration checklists, including findings, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations.
Support threat modeling, architecture reviews, and secure code reviews as part of customer engagements.
Participate in customer and Professional Services delivery conversations to develop consulting and communication skills.
Help improve assessment methodologies, automation, and security tooling.