API Security Specialist
Location: Galway (Hybrid working model)
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned API Security Specialist to enhance the security posture of APIs across our large-scale infrastructure. This specialist will drive the deployment and management of API security solutions, ensuring robust protection and continuous improvement of API ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the design, deployment, and ongoing management of API security solutions across the platform.
2. Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with broader security objectives.
3. Monitor API security performance against KPIs and SLAs, optimizing configurations to detect and mitigate threats.
4. Implement security practices in CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous API security testing and monitoring.
5. Develop automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency and security visibility.
6. Stay current with emerging API threats, security frameworks, and technologies to recommend improvements.
7. Document processes, configurations, and lessons learned to facilitate knowledge sharing across teams.
Requirements
1. 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on API or application security.
2. Strong understanding of API protocols and frameworks (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC), and authentication/authorization standards (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT).
3. Solid knowledge of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure coding practices.
4. Experience with API gateways and security testing tools (DAST, SAST, AST) is highly desirable.
5. Familiarity with runtime security technologies such as eBPF or traffic monitoring is a plus.
6. Strong analytical skills and ability to operate confidently in ambiguous situations.
7. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multiple teams and vendors.
8. Passionate about learning and mentoring within the team environment.
Why This Role?
Be part of a mission-critical security function, delivering impactful solutions that protect vital API infrastructure. Benefit from a hybrid working model in Galway and opportunities to grow your expertise in cutting-edge API security technologies.