API Security Project Lead

2 weeks ago


Phoenix, Arizona, United States JobRialto Full time

JobRialto is looking for an experienced API Security Project Lead who possesses a robust technical background and exceptional leadership skills to drive the success of comprehensive API security initiatives across the organization.

The API Security Project Lead will act as a key authority in API security, playing a vital role in overseeing, monitoring, and reporting on efforts to mitigate API security risks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure ongoing governance and collaboration with API stakeholders to guarantee the application of threat-informed requirements.

2. Create, maintain, and regularly update API security standards and design frameworks.

3. Assess the application of API security measures based on the results from vulnerability assessment tools to support audit and verification processes.

4. Provide expert guidance on API security to development teams.

5. Advocate for API security design principles throughout the organization.

6. Collaborate as a subject matter expert in API security within the company.

Technical and Security Expertise

- Proven hands-on experience in developing and securing web APIs and applications, including REST, SOAP, and gRPC.

- Extensive experience in security testing for web services and APIs.

- Strong background in leading threat modeling sessions for applications and services.

- Comprehensive understanding of risk management, security architecture, and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.

- Proficient knowledge of API identity and access management protocols, including OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and JWT.

- Familiarity with cryptographic controls for data protection in various states: at rest, in transit, and in use.

- Experience with recognized industry standards and frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, OWASP, and SANS Top 25.

- Knowledge of programming languages including Java, JavaScript, and mobile application development.

Database Architecture Knowledge:
- Understanding of Oracle, SQL, and NoSQL database systems.

- Relevant information security certifications such as SANS GIAC, CISSP, or CISM are highly desirable.

- Experience with service-oriented architectures and security for web services.

Essential Skills: API; Apigee; Project Management; candidates with CISSP/CISM certification are preferred.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in mentoring teams on application security and secure development methodologies.

- Familiarity with DevOps practices in a Cloud/SaaS context.


- Experience in designing, securing, and managing public cloud environments such as AWS, Google App Engine, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.

- Knowledge of emerging programming languages such as Go and Rust is a plus.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

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