API Security Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a API Security Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will help shape and strengthen the organization's API security posture across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The position will partner closely with engineering teams to reduce risk, improve visibility into API traffic, and advance secure design practices. It is well suited for a hands-on security professional who can combine application security expertise with practical defensive engineering.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $116,000 – $216,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy enterprise API security controls across various environments
• Conduct continuous API discovery and maintain an accurate security posture
• Analyze API traffic and identify security vulnerabilities through proactive measures
• Integrate API security findings with organizational incident response and threat detection systems
• Establish eBPF-based security agents for enhanced visibility and monitoring of API communications
• Perform application security assessments leveraging automated and manual techniques
• Collaborate with developers to remediate vulnerabilities and enhance security practices

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in API security and application security
• Hands-on expertise with WAF/WAAP technologies
• Proficiency in deploying and managing security in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments
• Experience in threat modeling and security architecture reviews
• Familiarity with integration of security platforms with API gateways and middleware technologies
• Strong understanding of OWASP security principles
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities including training and certifications
• Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work options with a focus on in-office presence where necessary

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.