Senior API Security Engineer

Deepsource Technologies

Employer Active

Posted 1 hrs ago

Experience

5 - 7 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage API security solutions across enterprise environments
  • Configure and maintain API Gateways (e.g., F5, Kong, IBM DataPower)
  • Implement and manage IDS/IPS systems for threat detection and prevention
  • Integrate security solutions with SIEM platforms for monitoring and incident response
  • Develop and enforce API security policies, including rate limiting, authentication, and threat protection
  • Secure APIs by identifying and blocking malicious patterns and automated bot attacks
  • Perform security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk mitigation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure application delivery

Hands-on experience with:

  • F5 / Kong / IBM DataPower API Gateways
  • IDS/IPS solutions
  • SIEM integration

Strong understanding of:

  • API security best practices
  • Network security architecture
  • Threat detection and mitigation techniques

Experience in securing APIs against common attack vectors (OWASP, bot attacks, etc.)

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum 5+ years of experience in API security and network security

Relevant security certifications are mandatory:

  • CISSP
  • GICSP
  • Or equivalent

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Senior API Security Engineer

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