Key Skills

Job Description

🔐 Hiring: API Security Architect 📍 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid) 🏢 Job Type: Contract We are looking for an experienced API Security Architect to join a banking project in the Netherlands and drive API security architecture, governance, policies, and automated security controls. 🔑 Key Requirements 6+ years of IT/Cybersecurity experience Strong expertise in API Security Architecture Excellent hands-on experience in Cloud Security and Application Security Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE and CVE Ability to assess the severity and criticality of API security findings Experience translating security findings into security policies and business rules Ability to convert complex security requirements into practical platform policies and automated security guardrails Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and security architectures Experience working in Agile environments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills with a proactive, ownership-driven approach 🎯 Key Focus Areas API Security Architecture | Application Security | Cloud Security | Security Policies | Automated Guardrails | Vulnerability Assessment | OWASP | MITRE | CVE 📩 Interested candidates: Please share your updated CV along with your availability and contact details. #Hiring #APISecurity #APISecurityArchitect #CyberSecurity #SecurityArchitecture #ApplicationSecurity #CloudSecurity #OWASP #MITRE #CVE #BankingJobs #NetherlandsJobs #AmsterdamJobs #ITJobs

Core Responsibilities

The API Security Architect will drive API security architecture, governance, and policies within a banking project. They are responsible for implementing automated security controls and translating complex security findings into practical business rules.

Requirements

Candidates must have 6+ years of IT/Cybersecurity experience with strong expertise in API, Cloud, and Application security. A deep understanding of OWASP, MITRE, and CVE frameworks is required, along with the ability to work effectively in an Agile environment.