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Strong brand and metro location but niche API security skills reduce applicant density.
Role requires niche API security tooling and deep HTTP/authentication expertise, making backgrounds less transferable.
Mandatory 8+ years and specific API security tools, protocols and platforms make screening highly selective.
Operate and enhance API security capabilities including discovery, monitoring, and investigation of API security posture and runtime alerts using platforms like Akamai Noname.
Prioritize and manage API security risks by validating findings, engaging with API owners for remediation, and improving API security policies and integrations.
Automate repetitive security workflows and support improvements in incident response dashboards and API governance compliance.
8+ years of IT/cybersecurity experience with a strong focus on API security.
Deep understanding of HTTP protocol including request/response lifecycle, security headers, status codes, and HTTP methods.
Practical knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS and experience with API security platforms or gateways such as Noname, Salt Security, Traceable, Apigee, Kong.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Experienced in operating and triaging API security incidents with ability to analyze raw HTTP traffic and distinguish genuine threats from false positives.
Strong analytical mindset comfortable working with HTTP logs, SIEM dashboards and security operation tools like ServiceNow and PagerDuty.
Demonstrated expertise in REST and GraphQL API security along with practical skills in automation, scripting, and working knowledge of cloud infrastructure and DevOps tools relevant to security.