Senior Associate Systems Configuration Consultant- Security

Job Title

Implements advanced technical and cybersecurity capabilities across the software development lifecycle, including applying defined approaches for threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing on assigned systems. Executes and enhances cybersecurity technologies by baselining systems, monitoring results, and making configuration and process adjustments to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure solutions with direct impact on the job area, while continuously building technical skills and knowledge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Implements cybersecurity solutions that protect critical assets within the job area, contributing to design and configuration decisions while following established strategies, patterns, and guidance.
• Performs threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing tasks for assigned platforms and services, using defined methods to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Integrates and configures information security technologies in test and production environments, applying and adjusting approved configuration patterns, automation, and handoff steps for assigned systems.
• Investigaes security issues escalated within the team for the services in scope, performing root-cause analysis and implementing practical fixes that prevent recurrence.
• Reviews relevant security threats, tools, and design options for assigned work, and provides input that supports technical plans and priorities for the job area.
• Collaborates with product and engineering teammates to apply security guidelines, securebydesign practices, and governance controls in daytoday development and delivery activities.
• Implements and updates security baselines, guardrails, and control configurations for systems and applications within the area of responsibility, helping maintain regulatory and policy compliance.
• Executes incident response and basic forensic activities for assigned services, following established playbooks, using approved tooling, and suggesting targeted improvements based on handson experience.
• Shares knowledge and best practices with technical teammates, offering informal guidance and support during code reviews, design discussions, and pairing sessions.
• Plans and manages own work to meet defined objectives and milestones, seeking feedback, pursuing self-development, and adjusting approaches to improve quality and effectiveness over time.

Qualifications Required Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
• Developing knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts.
• Experience in software development lifecycle security practices.
• Proficiency in implementing and managing information security technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with security automation, orchestration, and advanced threat detection tools.
• Familiarity with emerging cybersecurity technologies, industry trends, and strategic risk management.

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