Senior API Security Engineer

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status. Need Help? If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response). Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency:  English (Required) Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Please review the following job description: ***This role is 5 days a week in the Atlanta, Raleigh or Charlotte office*** • This team uses automated API security tools like Akamai, Salt Security and ReadyAPI tools to identify vulnerabilities in running APIs • This Senior Security Engineer will be experienced with API security testing tools such as Akamai, API Security, Salt Security, Traceable, Data Theorem, OWASP ZAP (API extensions), SoapUI, ReadyAPI, or Burp Suite • The team partners with application development, DevSecOps, and technology teams to identify, assess, prioritize, and drive remediation of security vulnerabilities across applications, APIs, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. Lead the enterprise vulnerability management program for automated API testing, including identification, assessment, prioritization, tracking, and remediation of security vulnerabilities. Performs security testing, and penetration testing tasks for assigned platforms and services, using defined methods to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Develop risk-based remediation strategies and collaborate with application teams to reduce organizational security exposure Reviews relevant security threats, tools, and design options for assigned work, and provides input that supports technical plans and priorities for the job area. Perform triage and validation of security findings to reduce false positives and improve remediation effectiveness. Design, implement, and maintain automated API security testing capabilities within CI/CD pipelines. Implements and updates security baselines, guardrails, and control configurations for systems and applications within the area of responsibility, helping maintain regulatory and policy compliance. Shares knowledge and best practices with technical teammates, offering informal guidance and support during code reviews, design discussions, and pairing sessions. Plans and manages own work to meet defined objectives and milestones, seeking feedback, pursuing self-development, and adjusting approaches to improve quality and effectiveness over time.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience. Minimum of 7 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles. Deep specialized knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts. Proven experience in software development lifecycle security practices. Deep knowledge of threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing. Experience implementing and managing complex information security technologies.

Working knowledge of industry security frameworks and standards, including: NIST SP 800-228 (API Security Guidance) FFIEC (Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council) guidelines OWASP API Security Top 10 Financial-grade API (FAPI – OpenID