Kaygen Inc.
KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing, and project-based solutions for companies worldwide, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 firms and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across various industries.
Job Title: API Security Engineer
Our client’s technology team is seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable API Security Engineer to join our security team. In this role, you will be responsible for securing APIs across the organization by identifying vulnerabilities, implementing best practices, and collaborating with development teams to ensure secure API design and deployment. Responsibilities:
Design and implement security controls for APIs across internal and external applications. Conduct API security assessments, including penetration testing, fuzzing, and vulnerability scanning. Monitor API traffic for anomalies, abuse, and threats using API gateways and security tools. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate security into the API lifecycle. Define and enforce API security standards, including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and encryption. Develop and maintain API security policies and documentation. Stay updated on emerging API threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies. Assist in incident response and forensic analysis related to API security breaches. Evaluate and implement API security tools such as WAFs, API gateways, and runtime protection platforms. Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of experience in application or API security. Strong understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs, OAuth2, JWT, and API authentication mechanisms. Experience with API gateways such as Apigee, AWS API Gateway, Kong, Azure API Management. Familiarity with OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure coding practices. Hands-on experience with tools like Postman, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP. Knowledge of common API vulnerabilities. Certifications such as GWAPT, Certified API Security Professional, OSWE are a plus. Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native API security, scripting languages, and managing API gateways. We invite talented IT professionals to join our team. Our culture emphasizes respect, honesty, and integrity. For more information, visit
www.kaygen.com . Benefits:
Healthcare, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Free Life Insurance Vacation and Sick Time Off Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Join our talent community for programs like certifications, mentorship, referrals, wellness benefits, and career development.
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Our client’s technology team is seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable API Security Engineer to join our security team. In this role, you will be responsible for securing APIs across the organization by identifying vulnerabilities, implementing best practices, and collaborating with development teams to ensure secure API design and deployment. Responsibilities:
Design and implement security controls for APIs across internal and external applications. Conduct API security assessments, including penetration testing, fuzzing, and vulnerability scanning. Monitor API traffic for anomalies, abuse, and threats using API gateways and security tools. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate security into the API lifecycle. Define and enforce API security standards, including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and encryption. Develop and maintain API security policies and documentation. Stay updated on emerging API threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies. Assist in incident response and forensic analysis related to API security breaches. Evaluate and implement API security tools such as WAFs, API gateways, and runtime protection platforms. Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of experience in application or API security. Strong understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs, OAuth2, JWT, and API authentication mechanisms. Experience with API gateways such as Apigee, AWS API Gateway, Kong, Azure API Management. Familiarity with OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure coding practices. Hands-on experience with tools like Postman, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP. Knowledge of common API vulnerabilities. Certifications such as GWAPT, Certified API Security Professional, OSWE are a plus. Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native API security, scripting languages, and managing API gateways. We invite talented IT professionals to join our team. Our culture emphasizes respect, honesty, and integrity. For more information, visit
www.kaygen.com . Benefits:
Healthcare, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Free Life Insurance Vacation and Sick Time Off Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Join our talent community for programs like certifications, mentorship, referrals, wellness benefits, and career development.
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