Associate Security Consultant- PSSA, Early Talent

Posted 2 Days Ago
3 Locations
In-Office or Remote
75K-91K Annually
Junior
Cloud • Software
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The Role
Supports customer-facing security engagements for Salesforce implementations by conducting standardized assessments, reviewing IAM and integration risks, producing risk-rated reports and remediation guidance, and assisting with threat modeling, architecture reviews, secure code reviews, and security tooling. The role offers mentorship and focuses on developing application security, consulting, communication, and customer delivery skills.
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TITLE: Associate Security Consultant – PSSA

Location Options: Seattle, Bellevue, Chicago
About the Team We're growing a Professional Services Security Assurance (PSSA) team within the Security Practice, created to give customers hands-on help securing their Salesforce implementations. Our mission is to help Professional Services deliver secure implementations and protect customer data at scale, from initial configuration through post-sale deployment.
Role Overview
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.

Required

  • 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.

Why Join Us Join a growing practice within an established, high-scale Professional Services org. You'll get direct mentorship, exposure to a wide variety of customer environments, hands-on delivery experience, and a chance to help shape the PSSA practice.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.

At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $75,200 - $82,800 annually There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $90,600 - $90,600 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

Skills Required

  • 0-2 years of experience, or internship/coursework, in application security, product security, security consulting, or a related field
  • Foundational understanding of application security concepts and secure development practices
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex technical concepts clearly and building customer relationships
  • Strong interest in consulting and hands-on customer delivery
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset with eagerness to learn
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/MIS with a technical focus, Computer Science with interest in consulting, or equivalent self-study
  • Knowledge of common vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10
  • Basic familiarity with web, API, and cloud architectures
  • Proficiency in one or more of Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or C#
  • Basic familiarity with IAM concepts
  • Exposure to AI or agentic system security
  • Security tooling or automation project experience
  • Cybersecurity internship or consulting/client-facing experience

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  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plan options in the U.S., alongside mental-health care through Lyra offering up to 12 sessions and coaching. Feedback suggests these healthcare resources are a standout strength within the overall package.
  • Parental & Family Support — Offerings include paid parental leave—up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers in some regions—and assistance for fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and childcare resources. Feedback suggests family-building and parental supports are prominent and viewed as generous.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Salaried employees may have flexible paid time off, plus up to seven paid volunteer days and donation matching programs. Feedback suggests these time-off and giving programs meaningfully expand leave beyond standard vacation.

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