Application Security Analyst
Avant is revolutionizing the world of lending by lowering the costs and barriers of borrowing for everyday people. At our core, we are a technology company that builds advanced platforms and uses custom analytics. Today, we help underserved consumers, the majority of whom get fast funding on our online platform without having to talk to anyone. Tomorrow we plan to use our world class technology and underwriting capabilities to launch new products and bank partnerships that improve people’s financial lives.
What you do at Avant:
- Performs testing of new and existing applications for security vulnerabilities.
- Ensures that application vulnerability scans are scheduled and performed as required.
- Ensures scan results are analyzed in a timely manner.
- Will participate in the creation and management security testing automation.
- Ensures remediation to issues are applied as per the vulnerability policy.
- Tracks open issues and follow up with different teams to track and address the open issues.
- Promote secure coding practices within the software development teams.
Why you are a fit for Avant:
- Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25
- Experience in security testing web applications, mobile applications a significant plus
- Experience in scripting (Python, Ruby)
- Knowledge of software design, server, software, and network architecture, protocols, and standards
- Demonstrates refined written and verbal communication skills, fosters open communications, listens effectively, and builds strong partnership networks that result in consistent forward momentum; has excellent negotiation skills with an ability to orchestrate change through influence
- Takes initiative to complete critical tasks, especially in team settings with dependencies on other people
- Works effectively in the face of stress, ambiguity, difficult situations, and shifting priorities all while championing the long-term architectural view
- Steps outside of “comfort zone” to tackle new issues/challenges in an aggressive manner, demonstrates the ability to leverage self-directed learning opportunities, and is comfortable dealing with ambiguity in a fast-paced, cutting-edge, and entrepreneurial environment
Why Avant is a fit for you: At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:We value, support, and help each other growWe are committed to active inclusion and diversityWe are transparent and believe the best idea winsWe succeed when our customers succeedWe get sh!t done… responsiblyAnd we keep it fun! We believe that ideas are more important than titles, everything is more fun together, everyone drives change, and everyone is an owner. While we believe the perks and benefits that we offer are terrific, nothing excites us more than having the ability to collaborate with intelligent, highly-motivated and talented people on challenging problems as we work to change the face of online lending.