Senior API Security Engineer - Riyadh, KSA
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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.
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- 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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