ADP is Hiring a Director - API Security
We are seeking a seasoned Security Professional with deep expertise in API security, including a strong emphasis on leading teams, driving security initiatives and managing API security programs.
This role will focus on enhancing our API security posture and testing strategy, working cross-functionally to ensure secure design, development, and deployment practices across our platforms.
Key responsibilities include :
- Lead, implement and maintain a robust API security strategy, aligned with business and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps and product teams to ensure secure API design and development practices.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve API testing using AI-based tools and automation frameworks.
- Strategize and manage the triage process for API vulnerabilities, ensuring timely prioritization and resolution based on risk and impact.
- Manage a team of Analysts / Engineers or lead cross-functional efforts, as required.
- Integrate API Security testing into CI / CD pipelines using automated tools.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures related to APIs.
- Stay current with emerging threats, tools, and technologies in API and application security.
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To succeed in this role :
You'll have a bachelor's degree or equivalent.Required qualifications include :
10+ years of overall experience in Cybersecurity, with a proven record of leading teams and managing complex security initiatives.Strong understanding of API security risks and mitigations.Hands-on experience with security testing tools for APIs (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Postman, SoapUI, etc.)Experience integrating security tools into CI / CD pipelinesSolid knowledge of Restful and GraphQL APIs, authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT) and encryption standards.Strong understanding of API gateway architectures and their role in enforcing API level security.Apply today!