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Summary

Source code auditors expose vulnerabilities and prevent potential security threats. They also identify mistakes within source codes, eliminating inefficiencies. As industries become increasingly technical, the demand for auditors with source code expertise continues to grow. Source code auditors thoroughly assess code, prepare reports on their findings, and make recommendations for change.

Baseline

Hard Skills

  • Up to date understanding of the source code programming languages, such as C#, C++, .NET, Java, Perl, PHP, Python or Ruby On Rails etc. that you will be assessing
  • Practical experience using computer operating systems such as MS Windows, UNIX/Linux
  • An analytical mind with the ability to make sense of source code.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps and development pipeline integration and automation.
  • Knowledge of Static/Dynamic Code Analysis.
  • Identify the source of any malicious intent, or any weakness leading to access, and information leaks
  • Working knowledge of intellectual property law, and all governing laws related to information assurance
  • Communicate audit results interdepartmentally and with legal teams

Soft Skills

  • Continuous learning on the job

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Certification

  • Secure Coding in Java(ISC2)
  • Secure Coding in .NET(ISC2)
  • Secure Coding in PHP(ISC2)
  • SEC534
  • DEV541
  • DEV544

Job Salary

Asia

$44K <= $59K <= $78K

Africa

$20K <= $31K <= $39K

North America

$50K <= $65K <= $90K

South America

$39K <= $47K <= $70K

Europe

£22,624 <= £39,999 <= £58,499

Oceania

AU$32K <= AU$42,990 <= AU50K

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