API Security Architect
JOB_53766484772941Job type
ContractLocation
Knutsford - HybridWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Cyber SecurityIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
£700 - £750 per day
API Security Architect - £750 per day - Knutsford - Hybrid
API Security Architect
Knutsford – Hybrid, 3 days on site
Contract - £700 - £750 per day (inside)
Our client is seeking an API Security Architect who will join the security team of a major organisation. You will have strong knowledge of enterprise-level API Security Architecture, as you will ensure that APIs are built securely, and align with organisational security and compliance requirements.
Technical Skills & Competencies:
- Proven experience in API security architecture within large-scale environments.
- Expertise in API gateways (Apigee, Azure API Management, Kong, Mulesoft).
- Strong knowledge of OAuth2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, TLS, and Zero Trust principles.
- Deep understanding of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure design patterns.
- Experience designing security controls in the cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Ability to create architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, security patterns).
Desirable:
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
- Problem-solver with a hands-on mindset
- Prior experience working with global banks or financial institutions
- Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, SABSA, CCSP – preferred but not mandatory)
API Security ArchitectJOB_537664847729412026-02-202026-05-22
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