Lead Cybersecurity - API Security

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About the Company:

At AT&T were connecting the world through the latest tech topoftheline communications and the best in entertainment. Our groundbreaking digital solutions provide intuitive and integrated experiences for millions of customers across online retail and care channels. Join our mission to deliver compelling communication and entertainment experiences to customers around the world as we continue to evolve as a technologypowered humancentered organization. As part of our team youll transform the way we deliver a seamless customer experience with digital at the center of all you do. In our world digital is much larger than just an eCommerce channel we are transforming all channels to digitally perform as one team to create a better customer experience. As we move into 2024 the digital transformation will revolutionize the digital space and you can build a career that will propel your future.

About the Job:

We are seeking a dedicated Vulnerability Management Specialist with a focus on API security to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying evaluating and mitigating security vulnerabilities within our API ecosystem. This role requires a proactive approach to security and a strong understanding of API architecture and security best practices.

This professional must be highly organized and able to manage various stakeholder requests as they arise with strong multitasking skills and technical acumen. In addition the professional must also be able to assist mentor team members in the designated areas of responsibility.

Experience Level:12 years

Location: Hyderabad / Bengaluru

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct regular security assessments and monitor realtime alerts generated from API endpoint monitoring tools.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive vulnerability management program for APIs.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices are followed.
• Implement and manage API security tools to monitor and protect against threats.
• Keep abreast of the latest security trends threats and mitigation techniques in API security.

Required skills:

• 12 years minimum experience in a Application Security
• 5 plus years of experience in API security.
• Handson experience with API security tools and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Knowledge of authentication mechanisms like OAuth JWT and API keys.
• Experience in developing secure coding practices for APIs.
• Experience in implementing API security tools.
• Experience with cloud services and their native API security features is desirable.
• Familiarity with the NoName API security tool is a plus.

Desirable skills:

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Sciences Engineering.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP CEH OSCP) are preferred.
• Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Technical Skills: Vulnerability management API Security Noname etc.

Additional information (if any):Flexible to provide coverage in US morning hours.

Certification: CISSP CEH OSCP and/or other relevant certifications.

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It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. In addition AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.