Lead Security Engineer - Runtime Protection

ADP is Hiring a Lead Security Engineer - Application Runtime Protection

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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.

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 Dev Sec Ops 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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• This is a full‑time cybersecurity position for a (Dev Sec Ops ) 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

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

• 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…