Associate Security Consultant – PSSA, Early Talent

Salesforce

. Support customer-facing security engagements .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,200 - $82,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge of application security concepts and secure development practices, with proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript. Capable of producing customer-facing deliverables and engaging in security assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Application SecuritySecurity ConsultingProgramming Languages (Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)Common Vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)Customer Delivery Experience

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Hard Skills

Application Security ConceptsSecure Development PracticesThreat ModelingArchitecture ReviewsSecure Code ReviewsSecurity Assessment MethodologiesIAM ConceptsWeb ArchitecturesAPI ArchitecturesCloud Architectures

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAnalytical MindsetProblem-Solving SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Security ToolingAutomation ProjectsAI/Agentic System Security

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Certifications

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityClient-Facing ExperienceConsulting Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityJavaJavaScriptPythonTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support customer-facing security engagements
Help execute standardized security assessment methodologies for customer implementations covering web, API, cloud, and AI-enabled applications
Assist with post-sale and deployment security configuration reviews, including IAM posture and integration risks
Help produce customer-facing deliverables such as assessment reports, gap analyses, and configuration checklists with findings, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations
Support threat modeling, architecture reviews, and secure code reviews
Join customer and Professional Services delivery conversations
Help refine assessment methodologies, automation, and security tooling
Learn from senior consultant mentorship and gain hands-on delivery experience across customer environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

0-2 years of experience, or internship/coursework, in AppSec, Product Security, Security Consulting, or a related field
Foundational understanding of application security concepts and secure development practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and build trusted relationships with customers
Strong interest in consulting and hands-on customer delivery
Analytical, problem-solving mindset with eagerness to learn
Bachelor's in Information Systems/MIS with a technical lean (e.g., CS coursework or security certifications), or Computer Science with a strong interest in consulting and hands-on customer delivery, or equivalent self-study
Knowledge of common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
Basic familiarity with web, API, and cloud architectures
Proficiency in one or more languages (Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, C#)
Basic familiarity with IAM concepts
Exposure to AI/agentic system security
Security tooling or automation projects
A cybersecurity internship, or consulting or client-facing experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Job shadowing
Mentorship programs
Talent development courses
Time off programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Potential incentive compensation, equity, and benefits, as applicable