API Security Specialist

11 hours ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Avows Technologies Sdn Bhd Full time 80,000 - 120,000 per year

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Open for Malaysian candidate only

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled API Security Specialist to join Digital Security Application Security Testing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security of our APIs through comprehensive scanning, automation, configuration and reporting. This role requires a deep understanding of API development, testing, and security best practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Manually and automatically onboard API scans to identify and address security vulnerabilities on API Security Platform.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts for efficient API Security Platform onboarding processes.
  • Configure API authentication for various types, including OAuth, JWT, and basic authentication.
  • Ensure that all authentication mechanisms are secure and compliant with industry standards.
  • Manually and automatically generate detailed status reports and vulnerability summaries from scanning tools.
  • Work closely with development teams to address identified vulnerabilities and ensure timely remediation.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the API development lifecycle
  • Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts from API Security Platform

Requirements:

  • Technical Proficiency:
  • Extensive experience with API development and testing.
  • Proficiency in using API testing tools such as Postman, SOAP-UI, curl, and others.
  • Strong command of Python and Java programming languages.
  • Ability to identify and assess security risks in software applications.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices, including OWASP API Top 10.
  • Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Experience with Azure API Management(APIM), Software AG webmethods and Ali API gateways
  • API security best practices.
  • Experience with cloud-native API security and microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret security scan results and derive actionable insights.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and implement effective security measures.
  • Communication Skills:
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM5, RM8,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development

Work Location: In person

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