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API Security Engineer

StaffXpert LLC

 

Charlotte, NC, USA

Posted On: 6 days ago
Experience: 8+ years
Availability: Hybrid
Openings: 1
Category: API Security Engineer
Tenure: Contract - Corp-to-Corp
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Description

You will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of API vulnerability management, from identification and assessment to remediation and reporting.

This role is hybrid.

Responsibilities

  • Implement, configure, and maintain API security tools and supporting integrations.
  • Develop automation solutions for vulnerability tracking and operational efficiency using Python and JavaScript.
  • Design and maintain security dashboards, metrics, and executive reports to provide visibility into API risk.
  • Analyze vulnerability trends to deliver actionable insights and improve the organization's security posture.
  • Partner with engineering and business teams to drive timely vulnerability remediation efforts.

Required Skills

  • 8+ years of experience in API Security, Vulnerability Management, or Cybersecurity.
  • Hands-on experience with Akamai API Security or similar API security platforms.
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript for automation and data processing.
  • Strong understanding of API vulnerability management processes and remediation lifecycle.
  • Experience building security dashboards, reporting solutions, and metrics.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience integrating API security tools with enterprise security platforms.
  • Knowledge of REST APIs, API gateways, authentication protocols, and modern web security principles.
  • Familiarity with enterprise vulnerability management and cybersecurity frameworks.

Education

Bachelor's degree

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