SECURITY SPECIALIST

At Abacus, we specialize in technology, outsourcing, and people solutions, bringing nearly 40 years of experience shaped alongside the organizations we support. As a global professional services leader, our focus remains on providing bespoke solutions that enable organizations to create the future of business and embrace change for sustainable growth, powered by a global team of over 5,000 people.

Across digital transformation, emerging technologies, SAP enterprise solutions, outsourcing, and human capital, we support organizations in building environments that operate effectively and scale with the business. Today, this extends to more than 1,500 enterprise clients, where the focus remains on creating systems that are not only functional, but ready to adapt and evolve over time.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Security Specialist to design, implement, and manage secure architectures across modern application environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API security, microservices architecture, and DevSecOps practices, ensuring robust protection of systems, data, and digital assets.

• →Design and implement secure API and microservices architectures aligned with industry best practices
• →Develop and enforce API security frameworks, including authentication, authorization, and threat protection mechanisms
• →Integrate security practices within DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring secure code deployment and continuous monitoring
• →Manage and implement consent management services in compliance with data privacy regulations
• →Conduct security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis across applications and infrastructure
• →Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to embed security across the SDLC
• →Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely mitigation and reporting
• →Stay updated with emerging security threats, tools, and compliance standards

• Proven experience in application security, API security, or cybersecurity roles
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and secure API development
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools and practices (CI/CD security, SAST, DAST, etc.)
• Knowledge of API security standards (OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, API gateways)
• Experience with consent and identity management solutions
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or relevant cloud security certifications
• Experience with API management platforms (Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft, etc.)
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, etc.)