Remote API Security Engineer | Cloud & DevSecOps

OpenLoop; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts

Flexible PTO

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance and Pet Insurance

Job summary

A healthcare technology company is looking for an API Security Engineer to design and implement security measures for APIs. The role requires a strong background in cloud security and API architectures, with a focus on ensuring compliance and mitigating vulnerabilities. Candidates should have substantial experience in security engineering and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams. The position is available for remote or on-site work in Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of security and systems administration experience.
• 3+ years in cloud and security engineering.
• Experience with OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, API keys.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain security controls for APIs.
• Assess architecture for security risks.
• Perform security testing of APIs.

Skills

API security

Cloud security

Authentication protocols

Vulnerability assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

API gateways (e.g., Kong, Apigee)

Job description

A healthcare technology company is looking for an API Security Engineer to design and implement security measures for APIs. The role requires a strong background in cloud security and API architectures, with a focus on ensuring compliance and mitigating vulnerabilities. Candidates should have substantial experience in security engineering and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams. The position is available for remote or on-site work in Des Moines, IA.