Senior API Security Engineer - Riyadh, KSA

We are seeking an experienced Senior API Security Engineer to join our team on-site. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API gateway security, network security solutions, and SIEM integration, with a proven ability to protect enterprise environments against evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage API security solutions across enterprise environments
• Configure and maintain API Gateways (e.g., F5, Kong, IBM DataPower)
• Implement and manage IDS/IPS systems for threat detection and prevention
• Integrate security solutions with SIEM platforms for monitoring and incident response
• Develop and enforce API security policies, including rate limiting, authentication, and threat protection
• Secure APIs by identifying and blocking malicious patterns and automated bot attacks
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure application delivery

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in API security and network security

Hands-on experience with:

• F5 / Kong / IBM DataPower API Gateways
• IDS/IPS solutions
• SIEM integration

Strong understanding of:

• API security best practices
• Network security architecture
• Threat detection and mitigation techniques

Experience in securing APIs against common attack vectors (OWASP, bot attacks, etc.)

Relevant security certifications are mandatory:

• CISSP
• GICSP
• Or equivalent