Lead Security Engineer - Application Runtime Protection

ADP is Hiring a Lead Security Engineer - Application Runtime Protection

Unlock Your Career Potential : Global Security Organization at ADP.

Do you have a passion for going on the offensive to safeguard critical information? As ADP's Global Security Organization (GSO), we know that our clients rely on us for human capital management solutions, but beyond that, they entrust us with one of their most valuable assets their employee data.

We are honored by this trust and are laser focused on securing data at every step in the information lifecycle, ensuring integrity, confidentiality and compliance with industry and government regulations at all times.

From the cloud to the data center and across every emerging device, you'll join a team of experts in the GSO who are always staying one step ahead in this ever-changing world of data by continually evolving our strategies and technologies to protect ADP and our clients.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Lead Security Engineer - Application Runtime Protection , you will play a pivotal role in advancing ADP's mission to safeguard critical information across our global ecosystem. You are a hands-on technical leader with a passion for securing applications in runtime environments and helping others grow alongside you.

You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments where no two days are alike. You balance deep technical engagement with strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring that ADP's application security programs not only operate smoothly but continually evolve to meet new challenges.

In this role, you'll lead and contribute across multiple core programs, including Web Application Firewall (WAF) Security , Generative AI (GenAI) Guardrail Security , and also have the opportunity to assist in API Security . You'll work closely with engineering and product teams to assess, optimize, and elevate our security posture through policy reviews, automation, and proactive defense strategies.

This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about DevSecOps and who is eager to deepen their expertise and impact in runtime protection . You will make critical decisions, analyze complex application traffic, and contribute to scalable, secure solutions that protect both ADP and our clients, while accelerating your own professional skillset.

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RESPONSIBILITIES :

This is a full-time cybersecurity position for a (DevSecOps) lead

Operational Lead : Sign off on all policy reviews from all programs and engage app teams to discuss tuning controls to more secure states

WAF Security Lead : Organize WAF policy reviews for net new onboardings and sign-off on team reviews of false positive analysis

GenAI Guardrail Security Lead : Organize GenAI Guardrail policy reviews and assist in strategic solutioning for protecting our inference

Help facilitate automation roadmap; contribute to development where possible

Identify and assist in program uplift to tighten security across all programs (WAF, GenAI Guardrails) - may include some automation roadmap management

Assist leadership in metrics for reporting

Maintain consistent documentation associated to all operational activities and all developed systems or integrations

Be able to take high level directive and self-manage with touchpoints for clarity

To Succeed in This Role :

• You'll have a bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge demonstration in a relevant field such as computer science, computer engineering, or information technology

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Five years of experience in security OR demonstrated success in at least three years of similar security work

Demonstrated expertise in analyzing web traffic for known common attack patterns like SQLi, XSS, and more OR equivalent application security background (shift-left, pen test, etc.) with demonstrated potential to rapidly skill up

Demonstrated leadership experience or potential

STAR experience with public speaking and examples of ownership situations in team settings (projects, etc) or prior internships to demonstrate capabilities

Expertise in reading and writing one core coding or scripting language (Java, Python, etc)

Experience in querying (SQL) and data manipulation (RegEx, etc) across various toolsets

Ability to self-identify patterns in metadata (security or otherwise) across individual or multiple records and strategize ways to quickly filter data as needed

Possess a good understanding application security / shift-left and interest to learn and grow or apply skills in runtime protections (WAF, GenAI Guardrails, API Security, etc.)

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following :

Experience in detailed & organized documentation

Inclination to proactively learn and grow within a cybersecurity organization

Have an opinion - the ability to think and judge for yourself is crucial towards helping our application teams reduce their workload in identifying false positives

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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 $79,800.00 - USD $213,930.00 / Year

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 () .

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