API Security Architect

October 21, 2024

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AI meets FM is a venture capital firm that focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance the facilities management sector. The company specializes in connecting scale-ups with experienced partners, executives, and domain experts to accelerate growth and innovation in their ventures. By leveraging AI and industry expertise, AI meets FM aims to streamline operational processes and enhance product strategies for ambitious companies in the facilities management space.

Accredited Investors • Wealth Managers • RIAs • Investment Mangers • Investment Advisors

2 - 10 employees

Founded 2023

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• This is a remote position. • As an API Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect Freddie Mac's APIs throughout their lifecycle. • You will collaborate with various teams to ensure the secure migration and operation of APIs in the cloud environment. • Key Responsibilities: Security Architecture: Develop and maintain a comprehensive API security architecture aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. • Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to APIs. • Threat Modeling: Employ threat modeling techniques to analyze and mitigate security risks. • Cloud Security: Ensure the secure migration and operation of APIs in the cloud environment, leveraging cloud-native security features. • API Gateway Security: Implement and manage API gateways with advanced security features, such as authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and threat protection. • Data Protection: Protect sensitive data transmitted through APIs using encryption, tokenization, and other appropriate measures. • Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses. • Security Standards: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as OWASP API Security Top 10. • Security Awareness: Educate and train development teams on secure API design and coding practices. • Incident Response: Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively handle security breaches and data leaks.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong understanding of API security principles and best practices. • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security features. • Proficiency in encryption and decryption algorithms. • Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, web application firewalls). • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies.