Senior Associate - Identity and Access Management

RSM US LLP • Toronto, ON

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About The Position

RSM is a leading global provider of professional services to the middle market, aiming to instill confidence in a world of change and empower clients and people to realize their full potential. The company fosters an unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience, providing an environment that inspires and empowers employees to thrive both personally and professionally. The Senior Associate - Identity and Access Management role involves performing security assessments, including static and dynamic application security testing, conducting manual penetration testing on various systems, and collaborating with clients across diverse technology stacks and cloud platforms. The role also focuses on developing and interpreting security standards, promoting best practices, and assisting with remediation recommendations.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience
• Expert in web security, possessing extensive knowledge of vulnerabilities, along with the ability to identify and exploit them effectively.
• 3+ years of experience in code review, application security testing, or web application development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong scripting skills (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl)
• Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, and knowledge of cloud security best practices
• Familiarity with development technologies like Docker, CDK, Terraform, Java, Python, React, GraphQL, Javascript, JSON, REST, etc.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and confidentiality, as well as the ability to adhere to both company policies and best practices
• Technical background in application development, networking/system administration, security testing, or related fields
• Experience with both static application security testing (SAST) and dynamic application security testing (DAST) using various tools and techniques

Nice To Haves

• One or more relevant certifications such as Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA), Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Burp Suite Certified Practitioner, or AWS Certified Security Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments, including static and dynamic application security testing
• Conduct manual penetration testing on web applications, network devices, and other systems
• Collaborate with our clients in a fast-paced environment across many technology stacks and services, including cloud platforms and development technologies
• Develop, enhance, and interpret security standards and guidance
• Demonstrate and promote security best practices, including secure development and cloud security
• Assist with the development of remediation recommendations for identified findings
• Identify and clearly articulate (written and verbal) findings to senior management and clients
• Help identify improvement opportunities for assigned clients
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices
• Work effectively within a team, fostering collaboration and open communication to deliver successful outcomes
• Supervise and provide engagement management for other staff working on assigned engagements

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package
• Flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.
• Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior