API Security Specialist Lead – GCS

What is the opportunity?

The API Security Specialist Lead will play a pivotal role in the assessment and implementation of runtime API security solution(s), coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless integration across cloud and on-prem environments within the bank. Additionally, the specialist will be responsible for enhancing API security practices and contributing to the implementation of the API security roadmap.

What will you do?

API Security Runtime Platform Deployment:

• Lead the end-to-end deployment of API security solution(s) within the bank.

• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure smooth integration within the banks cloud and on-prem infrastructure.

• Monitor platform performance and ensure it aligns with the agreed KPIs and SLAs.

• Optimize platform configurations to detect, block, and prevent API-related threats.

API Security Roadmap Implementation:

• Contribute to the planning, execution, and delivery of API security initiatives as part of the broader security improvement roadmap.

• Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies, recommending improvements to the API security framework.

Automation & Pipeline Integration:

• Collaborate with Application Security Engineering and DevOps teams to automate security processes, such as API vulnerability detection, policy enforcement, and compliance checks.

• Help integrate API security solutions into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and monitoring.

• Develop scripts and tools to streamline processes and conducting data analysis.

Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation:

• Act as a technical lead, liaising with internal teams (including IT, Compliance, and Risk) and vendors to drive the implementation forward.

• Document processes, configurations, and lessons learned to ensure knowledge transfer across the organization.

• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on work initiatives, risks, and mitigation strategies.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 5+ yearsof experience in Application & API security.

• Strong knowledge of API protocols/frameworks (e.g., REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC), API gateways (e.g., Apigee, Kong), Authentication and Authorization Protocols (OAuth2/OIDC/JWT etc.).

• Strong Understanding ofOWASP API Security Top 10and secure coding practices.

• Strong knowledge ofKubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

• Experience working in cloud environments such asAWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and monitoring tasks.

• Familiarity withruntime security,eBPF, and traffic monitoring for API discovery.

• Familiarity withworkflow management tools(e.g., Jira, GitHub Issues) for issue tracking and collaboration.

Nice-to-have:

• Expertise inAPI Securityframeworks and experience with API Security Testing tools (DAST, AST, etc.) and Runtime API protection platforms

• Experience working within financial institutions or other highly regulated industries.

• Security certifications such asCISSP, CSSLP, CASP, CEH or Certified DevSecOps Engineer.

• Knowledge ofdata residency requirementsand compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, NIST CSF).

Whats in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above