Information Security Tech Lead Analyst

$125,760 - $188,640/Yr

Citigroup - Irving, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Irving, TX

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and, in our clients' best interests. Our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do. We keep the bank safe and provide the technical tools our workers need to be successful. We design our digital architecture and ensure our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. Our operations teams manage risk, resources, and program management, focusing on enterprise resiliency and business continuity. We develop, coordinate, and execute strategic operational plans, re-engineering client and partner processes to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and controlled services. Trust is part of our DNA at Citi. We take safeguarding our customer data very seriously. The Chief Information Security Office (CISO) is made up of dedicated and talented colleagues who work together to ensure the safety of Citi's and our clients' assets and information. We manage information security as an end-to-end program with a clear mandate and accountability. Our mission is to continually execute and enhance a global security program that is fully anchored to modern control and security frameworks, aligned with the technology of the firm, threat-focused, data-driven, and deeply integrated across all Citi businesses globally. As a member of the AppSec team, your duties include interfacing with development organizations to onboard applications to our automated security testing platform and performing secure code review assessments using commercial static analysis tools like Checkmarx, Snyk, and Fortify. The 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST).
• Review and validate automated testing results and prioritize actions that resolve issues based on overall risk.
• Perform application security tests using binary analysis.
• 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 for the supported groups.
• Participate in conference calls with the engineering team to ensure proper scan coverage and effective results.
• Write formal security assessment reports for each application, using the company's standard reporting format.
• Direct the development and delivery of secure solutions by coordinating with business and technical contacts.
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure that any identified security vulnerabilities are remediated in a timely manner.
• Manage and execute security assessments for multiple projects simultaneously and ensure project timelines are met.
• Research and explore new testing tools and methodologies.
• Act as a mentor to junior team members.
• Actively participate in research and knowledge sharing discussions with the broader Vulnerability Assessments organization.
• Reduce risk by analyzing the root cause of issues, their impact, and required corrective actions.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in web development, source code review, or application security testing.
• Basic understanding of application security and associated vulnerabilities.
• Development background in Java/J2EE, C#, .NET in an enterprise environment.
• Development experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, Python, JSON, Lambda.
• Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle - including unit testing, code scanning.
• Experience using ALM and CICD tools like Bitbucket, TFS, Jenkins, udeploy, BMC RLM or related tools in an agile methodology.
• Familiarity with static analysis (source code review) and application pen-testing techniques.
• Experience using commercial enterprise automated security testing tools such as Checkmarx, Snyk, AppScan Source, Fortify, Veracode, Blackduck, Sonatype, Contrast, Seeker is a plus.
• Knowledge with 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.
• Professional certifications, such as CISSP, CSSLP, GIAC, CEH, or willingness to obtain.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience with 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays