Senior API Security Engineer - Remote

Jobs via Dice; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a Senior API Security Engineer to join a remote team. This role involves securing API interactions across financial platforms, demanding expertise in OAuth2 and API security standards, making it ideal for seasoned professionals. Comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment await the right candidate.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in application or infrastructure security.
• 2-4 years securing REST, GraphQL, or gRPC APIs.
• Deep knowledge of API security policies.

Responsibilities

• Secure wallet-to-KYC and wallet-to-vault API integrations.
• Implement encryption and token validation.
• Monitor API traffic for anomalies.

Skills

API security

OAuth2

JWT

mTLS

Scripting (Python or Go)

Tools

HashiCorp Vault

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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Kforce Technology Staffing, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A client with Kforce is seeking an Senior API Security Engineer to join their team remotely. This person must be able to work EST hours. The Engineer comes with 5-7 years of experience, including at least 2-4 years securing APIs in production environments, to harden communication paths between wallets, blockchain networks, KYC providers, and vault systems. They will ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity of cross-service API interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure wallet-to-chain, wallet-to-KYC, and wallet-to-vault API integrations
• Implement encryption, token validation, and mutual TLS for sensitive communication
• Conduct threat modeling and enforce robust API security controls and rate limiting
• Work with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into API lifecycle
• Monitor API traffic for anomalies, abuse, or potential exploits
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-7 years of experience in application or infrastructure security
• 2-4 years focused on securing REST, GraphQL, or gRPC APIs
• Deep knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, and API gateway security policies
• Experience with vault services like HashiCorp Vault and KYC integrations
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Go
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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