Security Engineer: API, IAM & Automation

Anson McCade; Glasgow, Greater Manchester, Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,300 - 73,700; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Security Engineer in the UK to design secure systems focusing on API security. The ideal candidate will have experience in DevSecOps or Security Engineering with strong skills in Python, Bash, IAM, and cloud solutions like AWS or Azure. This role offers up to £67,000 plus bonus, with hybrid working options available, presenting a chance for real influence in shaping security practices within an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with API security, including REST and OAuth.
• Solid programming skills in Python and Bash.
• Experience with IAM solutions like cloud IAM and SSO.

Responsibilities

• Design and secure APIs, ensuring robust authentication methods.
• Develop automation and security tooling using Python and Bash.
• Build IAM and secrets management solutions.

Skills

API development and API security

Programming in Python

Programming in Bash

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Experience with AWS

Experience with Azure

Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines

Vulnerability scanning knowledge

Container and Kubernetes security

Job description

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Security Engineer in the UK to design secure systems focusing on API security. The ideal candidate will have experience in DevSecOps or Security Engineering with strong skills in Python, Bash, IAM, and cloud solutions like AWS or Azure. This role offers up to £67,000 plus bonus, with hybrid working options available, presenting a chance for real influence in shaping security practices within an innovative environment.