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.

• 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