Security Consultant

Post Date

Jul 27, 2023

Location

Sacramento,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

95814
US
Jul 28, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

SMF-640099

Pay Rate

$60 - $90 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is in search of a security consultant to support a state integrator on a project supporting the State of California. This is fully remote. At a high level, this role is responsible for leading the security team in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and controls. This position will also be responsible for leading penetration testing efforts, planning for security incidents, and remediating security issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of security principles and best practices, as well as experience in leading and managing a team. The goal is to have created policy and procedures for their pen testing, code scanning and devSecOps by the end of the first month.

Required Skills & Experience

* Experience in offensive security, with the ability to think like an adversary

* Strong ability to identify and exploit security gaps/vulnerabilities on endpoint devices, applications, and networks

* Strong experience in operating system and application security hardening and best practices

* Strong investigative mindset with an attention to detail

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Good understanding of Native Azure components

* Implemented & configured Code scanning tools (SonarCloud or Snyk)

* Pen testing implementations and creating policies and procedures around this

* Creating DevSecOps policies for smaller to mid size companies

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.

* 5+ years of experience in information security.

* Experience with penetration testing, incident response, and security issue remediation.

* Web application penetration testing

* Mobile application penetration testing

* Source code vulnerability analysis

* Serious problem-solving skills

* Strong leadership and communication skills.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

* US Citizenship

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.