Info Security Consultant
About The Position
The Cyber Application & Cloud Defense team operates within Key’s broader Cyber Defense function in Corporate Information Security. Its mission is to enable secure software delivery and resilient cloud environments by proactively identifying, assessing, and reducing application and cloud security risks. The role performs application security assessments and cloud security reviews across modern development and cloud-native environments. It combines hands-on manual penetration testing with SAST, SCA, and DAST tools, as well as cloud security posture evaluation through CSPM capabilities. The consultant works with development, DevOps, and cloud engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and improve secure coding practices. The role requires technical depth, development experience, and command-line proficiency. It also uses modern tools, including AI-powered development and security assistants, to improve productivity, testing depth, and vulnerability detection.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 4 years of experience in application security, penetration testing, or secure software development.
- Hands-on experience with manual application security testing for web applications and APIs.
- Hands-on experience with SAST, SCA, and DAST tools.
- Knowledge of common vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10 and API risks.
- Experience with at least one cloud platform: Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or AWS.
- Strong programming or scripting experience in Python, Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, or a similar language.
- Proficiency working in Linux/Unix command-line environments.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with or comfort using AI-enabled tools and coding assistants for code analysis, automation, or testing support.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with application security tools such as Snyk, Burp Suite, or API security tools.
- Familiarity with containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures.
- Exposure to infrastructure-as-code security practices.
- GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) certification.
- Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE) certification.
- AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud security certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform manual application security testing and penetration testing of web applications, APIs, and services.
- Review and validate findings from SAST, SCA, and DAST tools, including triage and false-positive reduction.
- Conduct API security and dynamic testing to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
- Assess open-source dependencies and third-party libraries for vulnerabilities and supply-chain risk.
- Evaluate GCP, Azure, and AWS environments for misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and exposure risks in support of the CSPM program.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD security integrations, including scanning tools and automation workflows.
- Develop scripts and CLI-based tooling to support scalable security testing and validation activities.
- Partner with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve secure coding practices.
- Participate in architecture and design reviews and provide actionable security recommendations.
- Use AI tools and coding assistants to enhance productivity, automate analysis, and improve testing efficiency while maintaining secure and responsible usage practices.
- Track and report vulnerabilities, remediation progress, and security metrics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
