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Senior API Security Engineer - Riyadh, KSA

DeepSource Technologiesالرياض, KSA3 days agoSeniorfulltime
Network SecurityFirewall ConfigurationSIEM (Security Information and Event Management)Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)Vulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingCloud Security (AWSAzureGCP)Endpoint SecurityIdentity and Access Management (IAM)ISO 27001CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)CompTIA Security+Blue Team OperationsThreat IntelligenceSecurity OrchestrationAutomationand Response (SOAR)Incident ResponseCryptographyRisk ManagementNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkCybersecurity AuditsSecure Coding PracticesSecurity Awareness TrainingData Loss Prevention (DLP)Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)Zero Trust ArchitectureGCC Cybersecurity Regulations (e.g.NESASAMA)ITILLinux SecurityWindows Server SecurityScripting (PythonBash)Forensics Tools (e.g.WiresharkVolatility)Security Operations Center (SOC) experienceData Center SecurityApplication SecurityCloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)DevSecOpsEnterprise Security ArchitectureSecurity Awareness ProgramsInformation Security Management Systems (ISMS)Business Continuity Planning (BCP)Disaster Recovery (DR)Security GovernanceCompliance (PCI DSSGDPR - though less prevalent in direct complianceprinciples apply)Malware AnalysisNetwork Vulnerability Scanners (e.g.NessusQualys)Security AnalyticsThreat HuntingSecurity Policies and ProceduresDigital Forensics
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About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior API Security Engineer to join our team on-site. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API gateway security, network security solutions, and SIEM integration, with a proven ability to protect enterprise environments against evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities* Design, implement, and manage API security solutions across enterprise environments

  • Configure and maintain API Gateways (e.g., F5, Kong, IBM DataPower)
  • Implement and manage IDS/IPS systems for threat detection and prevention
  • Integrate security solutions with SIEM platforms for monitoring and incident response
  • Develop and enforce API security policies, including rate limiting, authentication, and threat protection
  • Secure APIs by identifying and blocking malicious patterns and automated bot attacks
  • Perform security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk mitigation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure application delivery

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in API security and network security

Hands-on experience with:

  • F5 / Kong / IBM DataPower API Gateways
  • IDS/IPS solutions
  • SIEM integration

Strong understanding of:

  • API security best practices
  • Network security architecture
  • Threat detection and mitigation techniques

Experience in securing APIs against common attack vectors (OWASP, bot attacks, etc.)

Relevant security certifications are mandatory:

  • CISSP
  • GICSP
  • Or equivalent
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