Manager, Cloud Security - API/AI
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Summary
Toyota North America is seeking a Manager, Cloud Security - API/AI to join their team in Plano, TX. The role involves leading efforts in securing critical API infrastructure and AI/ML systems.
About the Role
As the Manager of API & AI Security, you will oversee a team of security engineers and analysts, developing and executing strategies for securing APIs and AI/ML systems. Your responsibilities include implementing security controls, guiding secure development, conducting threat modeling, and reporting on security posture to senior leadership.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field OR equivalent years of experience.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Deep understanding of API security principles, including OAuth2, JWT, rate limiting, and API gateway configuration.
- Experience with securing AI/ML systems, including model training, inference, and data pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., OWASP API Security Top 10, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with cloud-native API and AI security in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Hands-on experience with tools like Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, Microsoft Counterfit, or IBM ART.
- Certifications such as Certified API Security Professional, GIAC Machine Learning Security Engineer (GMSE), CISSP, CCSP, or OSCP.
- Familiarity with AI governance, model explainability, and ethical AI principles.
Benefits
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement.
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match and annual retirement contribution.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Referral services for prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
- Tax advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
- Relocation assistance (if applicable).
Toyota North America
At Toyota, we’re known for making some of the highest quality vehicles on the road. But there is more to our story. We believe in putting people first and creating opportunities for our team members to build careers as unique as they are. As one of the world’s most admired brands, we are leading the way to the future of mobility, so everyone can move freely, happily and comfortably. We have big dreams and believe that nothing is impossible. Ready to Dream, Do and Grow with us?
Plano, TX