Lead - API Vulnerability Data Engineer

TechDigital Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is looking for a Senior API Vulnerability Data Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role requires 8+ years of experience in API vulnerability management and the candidate will oversee the entire lifecycle of API vulnerabilities. Responsibilities include coordinating remediation strategies, curating vulnerability data for analysis, and implementing API security tools such as Akamai.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset to effectively manage vulnerabilities and facilitate cooperation across various teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in API security or vulnerability management required.
• 3-5 years with APIs and vulnerability management expertise.
• Hands-on experience with API security tooling, Python, and Javascript.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the end-to-end lifecycle of API vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate with Lines of Business on remediation strategies.
• Provide enterprise reporting on API security risks.
• Curate vulnerability data for reporting and analysis.
• Develop and maintain vulnerability metrics and dashboards.
• Analyze vulnerability trends and provide actionable insights.
• Implement and maintain API security tools.
• Integrate API security tools with existing infrastructure.
• Develop automation for vulnerability tracking and reporting.

Skills

Akamai or similar API security tooling

vulnerability management

Python

Javascript

strong communication skills

cross-functional collaboration

meticulous attention to detail

Education

8+ years of experience in API security or vulnerability management

Tools

Akamai

Job description

Top Skills Required: Akamai or similar API security tooling, vulnerability management, Python and Javascript

Job Description / Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior - API Vulnerability Data Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our TVM team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for API Vulnerability Management lead responsible for maintaining the end to end lifecycle of API vulns inclusive of working with LOBs on remediation.

In this role, you will lead API Vulnerability Management efforts, maintaining the end-to-end lifecycle of API vulnerabilities inclusive of working with LOBs on remediation.

Key Responsibilities

API Vulnerability Management

• Lifecycle Management: Maintain the end-to-end lifecycle of API vulnerabilities from discovery to remediation.
• LOB Coordination: Work with Lines of Business on vulnerability remediation strategies.
• Risk Reporting: Provide enterprise reporting on API security risks.

Data Engineering

• Data Curation: Curate vulnerability data for enterprise-wide reporting and analysis.
• Metrics Development: Develop and maintain vulnerability metrics and dashboards.
• Trend Analysis: Analyze vulnerability trends and provide actionable insights.

Technical Implementation

• API Security Tooling: Implement and maintain API security tools (Akamai or similar).
• Integration: Integrate API security tools with existing security infrastructure.
• Automation: Develop automation for vulnerability tracking and reporting.

Required Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in API security or vulnerability management.
• APIs & Vulnerability Management: Client - 3-5 years with APIs and vulnerability management, Working familiarity with Akamai or similar API Security tooling
• API Security Tools: Working familiarity with Akamai or similar API Security tooling.
• Programming: Hands-on experience with Python and Javascript.

Soft Skills & Team Alignment

• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to work across multiple LOBs and teams.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to vulnerability tracking and remediation.