# Senior API Security Engineer - Riyadh, KSA

> DeepSource Technologies · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-06

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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

## Apply

[Apply at DeepSource Technologies](https://apply.workable.com/deepsource/j/3EC470DE6F/apply)

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