Senior API Security Specialist
2 weeks ago
Key Skills Required:
Experience in threat modeling for APIs
Knowledge of API construction, common vulnerabilities, and defense mechanisms
Proficiency in API testing, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
Familiarity with API Gateway technologies
Understanding of authentication and authorization protocols for APIs
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Senior API Security Specialist with a strong technical background and leadership skills to drive the success of our organization’s API security initiatives.
The Senior API Security Specialist will act as a subject matter expert in API security, conducting threat modeling and playing a crucial role in managing, monitoring, and reporting on the reduction of API security risks. This role also involves promoting API security principles and controls across the organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Facilitate daily threat modeling sessions for web APIs within established service level agreements.
- Document risk management strategies for API threat models to effectively communicate residual risks to stakeholders.
- Ensure ongoing governance and collaboration with API owners to implement threat-based requirements.
- Develop and maintain API security standards and design patterns.
- Manage exceptions to API security standards as they arise.
- Conduct API security code reviews and ensure compliance with security standards.
- Validate the implementation of API security controls against vulnerability testing outputs to ensure auditability.
- Serve as a technical advisor on API security matters to application development teams.
- Promote best practices in API security design.
- Establish recognition as an API security expert within the organization.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in threat modeling and secure application design.
Technical Expertise:
- Hands-on experience in developing and securing web APIs and applications: REST, SOAP, gRPC.
- Experience in security testing for web services and APIs.
- Proven experience leading threat modeling exercises for applications and services.
- Familiarity with threat modeling frameworks and vulnerability analysis techniques.
- Strong understanding of risk management and secure software development lifecycle practices.
- Expertise in identity and access management protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and JWT.
- Knowledge of cryptographic controls for data protection.
- Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks like NIST 800-53, OWASP, and SANS Top 25.
- Experience with programming languages such as Java and JavaScript, as well as mobile application development.
Preferred Certifications:
- CISSP, SANS GIAC, or similar credentials.
Key Competencies:
- Self-motivated and confident team player.
- Strong analytical and technical thinking abilities.
- Excellent planning, execution, and collaboration skills.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to translate complex threat models into clear reports.
Commitment to Learning:
Demonstrates a proactive approach to personal development and skill enhancement, actively seeking new knowledge and experiences.
Adaptability:
Exhibits flexibility in dynamic environments, adjusting perspectives and approaches as needed.
Business Insight:
Displays an understanding of organizational dynamics and internal processes.
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