Security Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Specialist to join our team, focusing on Product Security. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion and background in cybersecurity, with a specific emphasis on securing software products and infrastructure throughout their development and deployment lifecycle. This role involves working closely with development and operations teams to ensure that security is integrated and maintained in every stage of the product and infrastructure development process.

This position is required to report to the SHI Austin, TX office location as determined by SHI management. 

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Includes but not limited to

• Collaborate with product Development Teams to integrate security best practices in the CI/CD pipeline (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery / Continuous Deployment) as part of the overall Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) as well security best practices. 
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Operations Teams to integrate security best practices into infrastructure and operations practices. 
• Conduct threat modeling and security assessments to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in both products and infrastructure. 
• Work alongside Cybersecurity Teams to ensure products meet the necessary security requirements for SHI products.   
• Build and implement security requirements and guidelines for product development and infrastructure management. 
• Ensure, review and help champion findings from security testing, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, on software products, cloud and infrastructure components. 
• Provide guidance and training to development and operations teams on secure coding practices, security tools, and infrastructure security. 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies to ensure the highest level of product and infrastructure security. 
• Work with cross-functional teams to respond to and remediate security incidents related to products and infrastructure. 
• Develop and maintain security documentation required to ensure the proper processes, procedures, and guidelines are in place for SHI products. 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on product and infrastructure security
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices, threat modeling, and security testing methodologies
• Experience with security tools such as static and dynamic analysis tools, penetration testing tools, and vulnerability scanners
• Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities and their mitigation strategies (e.g., OWASP Top Ten)

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• The estimated annual pay range for this position is $60,000 - $100,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual.
• Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status.