Description:
Our client has an immediate need for an API Security Architect, who is responsible for collaborating with stakeholders to define an API security strategy aligned with the overall business objectives
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree is a plus
- 6+ years of experience
- Deep understanding of API security best practices (OWASP API Security Top 10)
- Experience with API security tools and methodologies (penetration testing, API gateways)
- Strong knowledge of cryptography and authentication protocols
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with developers and cross-functional teams
- Experience with Frameworks - API security frameworks, various API patterns
- Strong Secure by Design Experience - knowing how to build a system securely from scratch
- Ability to explain why they would recommend a certain course of action in meetings
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define an API security strategy aligned with the overall business objectives
- Design a secure API architecture. They may involve utilizing secure design patterns, encryption protocols, and authentication/authorization mechanisms
- Develop a comprehensive framework for API security that defines procedures for API threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, etc.
- Support the configuration of API gateways to enforce security policies, rate limiting, access control
- Design and implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms to control access to API resources based on user roles and permissions. This may include OAuth, OpenID Connect, or API key management solution
- Build actionable insight and intelligence that include suspicious activity, potential attacks, and API misuse
- Educate developers on API security best practices
- Communicate API security risks effectively to stakeholders, including developers, product managers, and line of business leadership
Why Work for ConsultUSA:
- ConsultUSA offers competitive salaries, major medical (PPO or HDHP w/ HSA), dental, and vision insurance plans, and 401k plan with immediate eligibility for both salary and hourly employees
- ConsultUSA hosts several outings and events, holiday and summer parties, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year for employees
- We will work with you to obtain training for in-demand technologies and prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams
- ConsultUSA offers Business Analysis and Project Management training through our Project Management Institute (PMI)® award-winning sister company, PMCentersUSA
How to Apply:
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