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Tier‑1 bank and metro location increase competition, but API security specialization limits generalist applicant pool.
Strong API security, OAuth/OIDC, SIEM and WAAP tooling needs make cross‑industry transitions difficult.
Explicit 8+ years and mandatory API security tooling and protocols requirements make shortlisting highly selective.
Operate and enhance enterprise API security capabilities including API discovery, monitoring, alert investigation, and risk prioritization using platforms like Akamai Noname.
Assess and remediate API security issues focusing on authentication, authorization, and common vulnerabilities across REST and GraphQL APIs in partnership with API owners and engineering teams.
Automate security workflows and manage incident response processes through tools such as ServiceNow and PagerDuty, improving API governance and compliance.
8+ years of IT/cybersecurity experience with strong focus on API security.
Practical knowledge of HTTP protocol, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, and experience with API security tools (e.g., Noname, Salt Security, Apigee).
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Work Experience Required: 8+ years
Deep expertise in API security including incident triage and risk prioritization demonstrating strong security judgment and analytic skills.
Experience working in complex environments integrating API security tools, cloud platforms, DevOps automation, and security incident response workflows.
Comfortable collaborating with multiple technical teams such as API owners, platform engineering, and security operations to drive security posture improvements.