API Security Engineer

Tekshapers - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The API Security Engineer will focus on enhancing the security of APIs through scanning and runtime protection. This role involves leading technical discussions, establishing API management strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to address security risks while meeting business objectives. The engineer will also be responsible for defining best practices, writing security requirements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical conversations to determine API security items and establish an API management strategy.
• Write best practices and define API patterns while creating business and security requirements.
• Develop requirements with threat modeling in mind to assist engineers in building securely.
• Meet with stakeholders to determine the criticality of controls and collaborate with application owners to create patterns.
• Address Information Security risks while achieving business objectives and meeting regulatory requirements.
• Provide expertise and support on decisions regarding the enterprise's overall Information Security strategy and posture.
• Accountable for risk management by exchanging ideas, elevating concerns, and following defined policies and procedures.
• Ensure actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technology field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 8+ years of engineering or IT/Security work experience relevant to the position.
• Five or more years of interdisciplinary experience in Access Control Systems, Application Security, Application SDLC, Operating Systems, Cryptographic Controls, API Security, and Networking.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with business leaders and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple, diverse tasks simultaneously and effectively prioritize work; strong organizational skills in a results-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work in a highly collaborative environment.