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# Associate Security Consultant

- **Company:** Salesforce Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,600
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Open Web Application Security, Secure Coding, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Information Technology, Golang
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/associate-security-consultant-pssa-early-talent-salesforce-10718131

## About the Role

* 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.

Even Better If You Have

 * 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.

## Description

You'll support customer-facing security engagements, learning to run standardized assessments and turn technical risks into clear, actionable guidance. Senior consultants will mentor you.

What You'll Do

 * 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 identity and access management (IAM) posture and integration risks.
 * Help produce customer-facing deliverables, such as assessment reports, gap analyses, and configuration checklists, with clear findings, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations.
 * Support threat modeling, architecture reviews, and secure code reviews as part of engagements.
 * Join customer and Professional Services delivery conversations to build consulting and communication skills.
 * Help refine assessment methodologies, automation, and security tooling.