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API Security Architect

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Job Description The Security Engineer will lead the assessment and enhancement of the security posture across existing and future state API integrations. This role is responsible for evaluating current integration security controls, designing a robust future state architecture, and guiding cross‑functional teams in implementing secure, scalable, and compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Assess current state: Evaluate existing API and integration security controls across platforms (e.g., DataPower, Kong, AWS).

Identify gaps in authentication, authorization, encryption, and governance.

Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for current integrations.

Design Future State

Define the target security architecture for APIs and integrations aligned with enterprise standards.

Recommend security patterns and controls (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, rate limiting, WAF).

Ensure alignment with compliance frameworks (e.g., OWASP API Top 10, NIST, SOC 2).

Implementation Guidance

Collaborate with integration architects, developers, and DevOps teams to embed security into the API lifecycle.

Provide hands‑on support and technical leadership during implementation phases.

Develop reusable security components and CI/CD integrations for automated security checks.

Governance Enablement

Create and maintain security guidelines, playbooks, and reference architectures.

Conduct training and enablement sessions for development and integration teams.

Monitor and report on security posture improvements and incident trends.

Qualifications

Strong experience in API security architecture and integration security assessments.

Hands‑on expertise with API gateways (e.g., Kong, Apigee), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and IAM solutions.

Proficiency in security protocols and standards: OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, TLS/mTLS.

Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, GIAC).

Life at Capgemini

Flexible work

Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well‑being programs

Financial well‑being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation

Social well‑being benefits like subsidized backup child/elder care and tutoring

Mentoring, coaching and learning programs

Employee Resource Groups

Disaster Relief

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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