Your browser does not support javascript! Please enable it, otherwise web will not work for you.

Manager, API Security @ Warner Bros. Discovery

Home > IT Security

 Manager, API Security

Job Description

Application Security Manager will be responsible for leading and establishing a team that will be testing and identifying potential security vulnerabilities in Applications both Web and Mobile, APIs and related technologies. This individual will have prior experience in security preferably in application security or product security, along with some prior hands-on experience in developing APIs and testing APIs . As Application Security Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team that will be testing and identifying potential vulnerabilities, get hands on with application security testing when needed and provide technical guidance/mentorship for the team, along with help ing the respective product or engineering teams to remediate the vulnerabilities in a timely manner. Job Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance and recommendations to other teams to improve the security of Applications, and APIs.


  • Demonstrate deep understanding of computer networks, operating systems, databases, web applications, and APIs .


  • Develop, implement and maintain Application security and API security strategy.


  • Develop API Security guidelines, help establish API security systems that discover, catalog and scan APIs.


  • Assist project team, key stakeholders, and management to prioritize business requirements and develop and maintain detailed project plans using standard tools .


  • Help determine resource roles needed and work with management to secure project team members .


  • Effectively assist in leading by influence and work in a matrix/cross functional (BU Champions) .


  • Assist in establishing and coordinating the project plan for migration of the project into production .


  • Assist with developing and defining new and improved workflow and initiatives .


  • Help provide training and training materials for new processes .


  • Work with key stakeholders to define and document communication plan .


  • Assist management with special assignments, such as evaluating vendors, gathering/evaluating consultant proposals, or other responsibilities as requested .


  • Provide clear communication on the issue to developers and verify the efficacy of the fix .


  • Provide actionable remediation feedback for findings and/or long-term risk mitigation guidance.


  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand team needs and dependencies to better align business processes .


  • Assist in developing and executing a methodology to evaluate, prioritize and monitor the success of the business processes .


  • Accurately and clearly articulate strategic issues and provide relevant, logical options for solving them.


  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, and DevOps engineers to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.


  • Help leadership in c reat ing comprehensive and meaningful strategy and roadmap presentations .


  • Ability to build a framework and drive development through dynamic business intelligence tools and dashboards for use in ongoing business planning and goal measurement through KPIs.


  • Support and maintain tools /capabilities used for API security and Application security.


  • Develop and mentor other security engineers.


  • Must be based in the WBDs office, minimum three days/week .
  • Qualifications & Experiences

  • A bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or other related fields, from an accredited university or an equivalent professional experience may suffice in lieu of a bachelors degree.

  • 7 or more years of experience with 3 or more years of management experience.


  • Experience building and evaluating system-level technical design .


  • Experience working directly with engineering teams


  • Experience with any combination of the followingAPI security or implementation, software development, mobile security, threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication .


  • Experience with multiple programming languages is a definite plus (such as, Java, Python, Javascript , Go , etc.) .


  • Prior hands-on experience in developing and publishing APIs.


  • S ubject matter expertise in Application Security, and API S ecurity .


  • Experience implementing and/or driving security solutions at the business level .


  • Experience managing stakeholders at the VP level and excellent written and verbal communication skills.


  • Experience with s ecure software development lifecycle, distributed systems and security protocols.


  • Experience in c reat ing custom tools , and scripts to automate testing and make security testing process more efficient.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to popular application and A PI security standards including OWASP ASVS, OWASP Top 10, and OWASP API Security Top 10.


  • Strong understanding of A PI patterns and frameworks .


  • Experience with security tools and techniques , including secure coding practices, encryption, and access controls.
  • How We Get Things Done This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD
    Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

    Job Classification

    Industry: TV / Radio
    Functional Area / Department: IT & Information Security,
    Role Category: IT Security
    Role: Cyber Security
    Employement Type: Full time

    Contact Details:

    Company: Warner Bros. Discovery
    Location(s): Hyderabad

    + View Contactajax loader


    Keyskills:   web application dbms computer networking application security api security management python cyber security owasp golang owasp top javascript software development life cycle identity management java pi product security security systems

     Fraud Alert to job seekers!

    ₹ Not Disclosed

    Similar positions

    Consultant - Cyber Security Job

    • Yash Technologies
    • 5 - 10 years
    • Bengaluru
    • 3 days ago
    ₹ Not Disclosed

    Manager-IT & Information Security

    • Care Allianz
    • 4 - 6 years
    • Kolkata
    • 3 days ago
    ₹ Not Disclosed

    Zscaler web security Lead

    • Wipro
    • 7 - 12 years
    • Hyderabad
    • 3 days ago
    ₹ Not Disclosed

    Senior Manager-IT & Information Security

    • Care Allianz
    • 5 - 8 years
    • Kolkata
    • 3 days ago
    ₹ Not Disclosed

    Warner Bros. Discovery

    DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INDIA