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Job Description
We are an IT Solutions Integrator/Consulting Firm helping our clients hire the right professional for an exciting long term project. Here are a few details.
Requirements
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented API Security Engineer to support our development and engineering teams in ensuring the security of APIs and associated cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development API security and industry-standard security frameworks and tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Support and consult with development and engineering teams on API security best practices.
Educate teams on secure coding standards and ensure compliance with security procedures.
Perform security risk assessments for proposed application and API changes.
Research design and help implement security solutions related to API Security Data Protection and Identity Protection.
Develop and maintain security documentation and guidance tailored for engineering teams.
Ensure adherence to security standards such as OWASP API Top 10 and CIS Top 20.
Work with cloud platforms like AWS and other modern cloud environments in a development or architecture capacity.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in software development using one or more of the following languages: .NET Python Java/Spring Boot (REST) JavaScript (Node/React) or Go.
Strong experience in API security design patterns architecture and B2B/A2A/B2C integrations.
Familiarity with API security tools such as Noname Salt Neosec etc.
Experience with API Management platforms like Mulesoft Apigee or similar.
Proficient with security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP Veracode and Postman.
Solid understanding of web technologies including web services SOA and web/network protocols.
Strong knowledge of application threat modeling and remediation of vulnerabilities aligned with OWASP API Top 10 CIS Top 10 and SANS Top 25.
Good understanding of attacker tactics techniques and procedures and corresponding mitigation methods.
Deep understanding of authentication authorization applied cryptography and secure system design principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in creating technical security documentation.
Certifications in security (e.g. CISSP CEH CSSLP) are a plus.
Benefits
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Employment Type
Full Time
