API Security Specialist

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a API Security Specialist at VF looks a little like this.

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As a member of the Application Security team, you will be a key member of the team looking across the VF Global enterprise looking for threats and vulnerabilities that would potentially or unnecessarily place the company at risk.  

Working with the different teams within VF you will oversee report findings to the key stakeholders, evaluate and prioritize key vulnerabilities and intersect with the risk functional team within information security. Responsibilities will include oversight of remediation efforts within VF. 

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for securing API’s for infrastructure and operations teams.

• Lead the evaluation and implementation of an API Security technology. 

• Analyze organization's cyber defense policies/configurations and evaluate weaknesses and vulnerabilities. 

• Perform security reviews of API designs, source code and deployments as required. 

• Participate in infrastructure and application project teams providing consultation on information security designs with a focus on APIs.

• Perform end-to-end mobile API security reviews to ensure critical information is appropriately protected.

• Participate in the creation of effective and efficient processes to drive successful reduction of risk within VF. 

• Lead in the design of more secure pipelines and update existing ones. 

• Research and advocate for new security solutions and technologies. 

• Ensure the highest levels of security practices are maintained by VF through projects and implementations. 

• Establish communications with associates related to threats, vulnerabilities, processes, and security risks across a global landscape. 

• Escalate as necessary high or critical risks, threats, or vulnerabilities to the proper channels for resolution.

• Advocate and evangelize the importance of Threat and Vulnerability management within VF and socialize through internal channels. 

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5 + years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Have experience with IT Security, Risk Management, or IT Auditing.  

• Knowledge of vulnerabilities as presented on the OWASP top 10 web and API vulnerabilities. 

• Experience with agile delivery practices. 

• Experience integrating security into DevOps practices. 

• Understanding of networking protocols (IP, DNS, HTTP). 

• Experience conducting source code review. 

• Experience in API security testing. 

• Familiarity with application testing tools such as Burp Suite, Postman, and ZAP. 

• Familiarity with API development and deployment best practices. 

• Familiarity with common enterprise architectures. 

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.  

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others. 

• Follows all defined IT standards and processes (i.e. IT Governance, SM&G, Architecture, etc.), and provides input for improvements to the appropriate process owners as needed. 

• Maintains a proper balance between business and operational risk. 

• Follows the defined project management standards and processes. 

• Location requirement: hybrid role in Greensboro, North Carolina.

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems or other related field; or equivalent work experience 

• Relevant certifications (ASCP, ASE, OSWE, eWPT, GWEB, etc.) 

What do we offer you?

At VF, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about VF’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about VF’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.vfc.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

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Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.