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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:

+ 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:

+ 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 tolls into CI/CD pipelines

+ Solid 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.

What are you waiting for? **Apply today!**

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Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is USD $105,600.00 - USD $282,600.00 / Year*

*Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.

**A little about ADP:** We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition (https://www.adp.com/about-adp/awards-and-recognition.aspx) .

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