Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Business Process Analyst with experience working in API Governance position! This is a 6-18 month contract and will be REMOTE in the United States.
This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.
What You'll Be Doing:
Define and implement governance processes for API endpoint security and scanning across the organization
Lead comprehensive inventory and mapping initiatives to identify all API endpoints, ownership, and security measures currently in place
Collaborate with Architecture teams to research, document, and establish best practice standards for API management and governance
Facilitate cross-functional coordination between scanning tool teams, engineering groups, and governance stakeholders to centralize API data
Design and implement processes for regular data collection and reporting of API security information into ServiceNow
Develop and publish documentation standards and governance artifacts to internal SharePoint for distribution to engineering teams
Manage top strategic initiatives by identifying next steps, coordinating validation with team members, and ensuring alignment with governance objectives
Track initiative progress and dependencies using JIRA to maintain visibility across stakeholder groups
Ensure all processes and documentation adhere to regulatory requirements and corporate technology standards for the regulated banking environment
Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business units to drive API governance maturity
What You'll Need to Have:
4+ years of experience defining and implementing business processes within a regulated industry (banking, financial services, or similar)
Demonstrated experience working with APIs in a governance, operational, or oversight capacity
Strong governance mindset with proven ability to establish processes, standards, and controls for technical initiatives
Proficiency with SharePoint for documentation management and JIRA for initiative tracking
Advanced skills with Microsoft tooling suite for documentation and collaboration
High collaboration and engagement capabilities with comfort networking across teams and asking questions to gather information
Extroverted communication style with the ability to facilitate discussions and drive alignment among diverse stakeholder groups
Solid problem-solving and analytical skills to research best practices and translate them into actionable standards