Security Engineer - API/Cloud Security
Core
Administer API security, cloud/SaaS security posture management, and AI security tooling while leading investigations and remediation for security incidents.
Role type
Senior IC security engineer (API/Cloud)
Builds
Enterprise security controls for API, cloud services, and third-party integrations
Domain
Financial services / Cybersecurity
Required skills
API security, CSPM, SSPM, AI security, Linux, UNIX, Windows, web applications, LDAP, DBMS, networks, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, DNS, vulnerability assessment, Azure cloud architecture, scripting (shell, PERL, Visual Basic, PHP, Python), incident response, technical leadership
Preferred skills
Containerized environment experience, Agile practices, mentoring junior engineers
Technologies
AI, API, Azure, Cloud, LDAP, Linux, Network, OWASP, PHP, Perl, Python, Security, Unix, Visual Basic, Web, Windows
Responsibilities
Administer API security, cloud and SaaS security posture management, and AI security tooling; troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day operational issues; identify gaps in security controls and recommend remediation; support daily operational work across a large enterprise network; perform on-call work and scheduled tasks outside normal business hours; provide technical leadership and handle complex system-level assignments; design, implement, and support API security controls across enterprise applications, cloud services, and third-party integrations; lead investigations and remediation for API-related security incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance findings; analyze API traffic and security telemetry to detect unusual behavior, abuse, and potential attacks; guide and mentor junior engineers and security analysts on API security best practices and secure coding principles.
