Senior API Security Engineer – Lead Vulnerability

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

Tax-advantaged savings accounts

401(k) plan

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation seeks a Senior Security Engineer to lead API security testing and vulnerability management across multiple offices (Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte). You will drive remediation, implement automated security testing in CI/CD, and guide modernization of security practices within regulated environments.

Required 7+ years in security engineering, deep cybersecurity knowledge, and experience with tools like Akamai, Salt Security, ReadyAPI, or Burp Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
• Deep specialized knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts.
• Proven experience in SDLC security practices.
• Knowledge of threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise vulnerability management program for automated API testing.
• Perform security testing and penetration testing on assigned platforms and services.
• Develop risk-based remediation strategies with application teams.
• Review security threats, tools, and design options to support technical plans.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated API security testing in CI/CD.
• Maintain security baselines, guardrails, and configurations for compliance.
• Share knowledge with teammates during code reviews and design discussions.
• Plan and manage own work to meet objectives and milestones.

Skills

Security engineering

Threat modeling

Security testing

Penetration testing

CI/CD security

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Akamai

Salt Security

ReadyAPI

Burp Suite

Job description

Truist Financial Corporation seeks a Senior Security Engineer to lead API security testing and vulnerability management across multiple offices (Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte). You will drive remediation, implement automated security testing in CI/CD, and guide modernization of security practices within regulated environments.

Required 7+ years in security engineering, deep cybersecurity knowledge, and experience with tools like Akamai, Salt Security, ReadyAPI, or Burp Suite.