Application Security, Lead Analyst, VP (C13)

About Citi:

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

The Role:

As part of Citi CISO's AppSec team, the Application Security Lead Analyst will interface with development organizations to onboard applications and utilize our automated security testing platform to perform secure code review assessments using commercial static analysis tools like Checkmarx, Snyk, and Fortify. This team works in partnership with Global Information Security to roll out the Secure-SDLC across the Citi enterprise. Most of the team has achieved industry standard security certifications (GWEB, GWAPT, CEH, GIAC, etc.) over time and we are looking for motivated individuals eager to learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and execution of scans for Software Composition Analysis findings, mobile scanning vulnerabilities
• Direct the development and delivery of secure solutions by coordinating with business and technical contacts
• Perform, review and validate automated testing results related to application security, while prioritizing actions that resolve issues based on overall risk
• Perform manual source code review for security vulnerabilities
• Analyze source code to mitigate identified weaknesses and vulnerabilities within the system
• Identify opportunities to automate and standardize information security controls and for the supported groups
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure proper scan coverage and effective results
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure that any identified security vulnerabilities are remediated in a timely manner
• Research and explore new testing tools and methodologies
• Act as a mentor to the junior team members
• Actively participate in research and knowledge sharing discussions with broader Vulnerability Assessments organization
• Reduce risk by analyzing the root cause of issues, their impact, and required corrective actions

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in Web Development, Source Code Review, and/or Application Security Testing in alignment with the additional requirements listed below
• Basic understanding of application security and associated vulnerabilities
• Enterprise Application Development background in Java/J2EE, C#, .NET
• Hands-on development experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, Python, JSON, and Lambda
• Firm understanding of the full SDLC including unit testing and code scanning
• Experience using ALM and CICD tools like Bitbucket, GitHub, Jenkins, UDeploy, BMC RLM, Tekton or related tools within the Agile methodology
• Familiarity with static analysis (source code review) and application pen-testing techniques
• Any experience using commercial enterprise automated security testing tools like Checkmarx, Snyk, AppScan Source, Fortify, Veracode, BlackDuck, Sonatype, Contrast, Seeker, NowSecure is a big plus
• Knowledge of mobile platforms and languages including Android, Kotlin, Objective-C, Swift is a plus
• Experience using or testing Cloud platforms (AWS, Google, Azure, etc.) is a plus
• Proven influencing and relationship management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• Industry relevant certifications like CISSP, CSSLP, GIAC, CEH, or willingness to obtain within first year of employment
• Master’s degree is a plus

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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