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Robert Half Cybersecurity Architect – Application Security in San Ramon, California
Description
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to focus on pretesting Salesforce, securing sensitive business data, and ensuring secure API integrations and workflows. You will play a critical role in identifying vulnerabilities, performing security assessments, and designing solutions to enhance the security of Salesforce environments and related integrations.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct penetration testing for Salesforce applications, OLP software, and related systems.
Perform web application security testing using tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and proprietary SaaS testing solutions.
Conduct code-level reviews of applications written in Apex, Python, Java, and C, identifying vulnerabilities and providing remediation strategies.
Develop custom testing and scanning tools in Python to enhance security testing capabilities.
Ensure the security of API integrations, external workflows, and sensitive data through rigorous testing and best practices.
Collaborate with development teams to create secure solutions, including custom APIs, Salesforce workflows, and MuleSoft integrations.
Provide technical risk evaluations for vendors and tools supporting Salesforce operations, ensuring compliance with security standards.
Support incident response for Salesforce-related security events and recommend improvements to logging, monitoring, and alerting.
Educate cross-functional teams on security best practices and establish governance for secure Salesforce deployments.
This role is perfect for a security professional with a passion for protecting complex Salesforce ecosystems, developing innovative solutions, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure the highest security standards.
Requirements
5+ years penetration testing
Combined 5+ years senior-level experience security architecture/engineering experience (Salesforce is a plus)
Demonstrated history of developing and delivering applications for production usage
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
Proficiency in Salesforce development tools (Apex, Lightning Web Components) and experience with complex integrations (e.g., MuleSoft, AWS, SaaS).
Hands-on experience with security tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and SAST tools such as Checkmarx or Semgrep.
Strong understanding of API security, cloud-based deployments, and securing sensitive business workflows.
AWS experience a strong plus
Expertise in developing custom security solutions using Python.
Experience conducting technical evaluations for vendors and tools.
Certifications in Salesforce or information security (e.g., CISSP, CEH, AWS) are highly preferred.
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address security challenges in Salesforce and integrated systems.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with development, security, and operations teams effectively.
Ability to document and present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Experience:
Security testing for SaaS environments, focusing on Salesforce platforms.
Familiarity with IAM tools, secrets management, and secure API configurations.
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices to embed security into the development lifecycle.
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