API Security Specialist Lead – Cloud Solutions Architect

5 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced API Security Specialist Lead to join our team in Toronto, Canada. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assessing and implementing runtime API security solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless integration across cloud and on-prem environments. The specialist will also be responsible for enhancing API security practices and contributing to the implementation of the API security roadmap.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end deployment of API security solution(s) within the bank.
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure smooth integration within the bank's cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
  • Monitor platform performance and ensure it aligns with the agreed KPIs and SLAs.
  • Optimize platform configurations to detect, block, and prevent API-related threats.
  • Contribute to the planning, execution, and delivery of API security initiatives as part of the broader security improvement roadmap.
  • Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies, recommending improvements to the API security framework.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • 5+ years of experience in Application & API security.
  • Strong knowledge of API protocols/frameworks (e.g., REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC), API gateways (e.g., Apigee, Kong), Authentication and Authorization Protocols (OAuth2/OIDC/JWT etc.).
  • Strong Understanding of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure coding practices.
  • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
  • Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and monitoring tasks.
  • Familiarity with runtime security, eBPF, and traffic monitoring for API discovery.
  • Familiarity with workflow management tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub Issues) for issue tracking and collaboration.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Program includes bonuses, flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.

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