Senior Security Software Specialist – API Security Engineer

TIAA

. Lead the development strategy of the API Security engineering team .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in API Security, secure architecture design, and the implementation of security standards across software development lifecycles. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, conduct security assessments, and integrate AI solutions to enhance cybersecurity practices.

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API SecuritySecure Architecture DesignAgile Software DevelopmentCloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Secure Coding Practices

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Hard Skills

JavaPythonC#GoWeb Application Security TestingThreat ModelingVulnerability AssessmentCryptographic MethodsOAuth 2.0OIDC

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD PipelinesGenerative AITraditional AIReact JSNext JSAuth JS

Industry Keywords

NIST StandardsOWASP Top 10Regulatory ComplianceNY-DFSSecurity Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptOpen SourceOraclePythonReactGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development strategy of the API Security engineering team
Define well-architected enterprise security solutions
Lead engineers in building horizontal enterprise-level security solutions
Create workstreams and collaborate with senior engineers to deliver critical initiatives
Design and implement secure architectures for applications, APIs, and cloud platforms
Conduct security assessments through code reviews, threat modeling, and automated testing integration within CI/CD pipelines
Establish and maintain security standards, best practices, and guidelines
Educate development teams on secure coding practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle and ensure regulatory compliance
Identify and implement Generative AI or Traditional AI solutions to automate and enhance cybersecurity practices
Improve operational efficiency through process or software automation
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers within and outside the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience Required
5+ years of experience in software engineering or application security roles
5+ years of experience in at least one major programming language (Java, Python, C#, Go) with secure coding practices
3+ years of hands-on experience with web application and/or API security using cryptographic methods, authentication/authorization frameworks (OAuth 2.0, OIDC), and/or secure key management
2+ years of experience working with Agile software development practices
2+ years of experience working on one or more cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud Platform
7+ years of experience preferred
3+ years of full stack development experience using UI frameworks such as React JS, Next JS, Auth JS preferred
Hands-on experience with web application and API security testing, vulnerability assessment, and remediation preferred
Knowledge of security standards (NIST identity & security, OWASP Top 10), hardening standards, and implementing controls for regulatory frameworks (NY-DFS) preferred
Ability to conduct effective threat modeling and security architecture reviews for complex software systems preferred
1+ years' experience using open source Generative or traditional AI software solutions to automate or improve operational efficiency preferred
Sedentary work physical requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Superior retirement program
Competitive health, wellness, and work-life offerings
Financial, emotional, and physical well-being support
Meaningful learning experiences and development pathways
AI tools and future-focused skills development
Incentive program linked to performance may be available, depending on the role
Accessibility support and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Drug-free and smoke-free workplace