Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: 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 cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Ability to create architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, security patterns). Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, SABSA (nice to have). Experience with DevSecOps, container security, and microservices architecture (nice to have). Knowledge of SIEM, API analytics, and threat intelligence (nice to have). Responsibilities: Design end-to-end API security architecture across cloud and on-premise environments. Define API security standards covering authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat protection. Lead architectural reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments for API integrations. Select, architect, and optimize API gateways, WAFs, and security controls. Develop reference architectures and reusable security patterns for engineering teams. Provide security governance for API development, lifecycle management, and CI/CD practices. Partner with engineering, product, and security operations to embed secure-by-design principles. Oversee remediation strategies for API vulnerabilities and guide architecture improvements. Technologies: API Apigee AWS Architect Azure CI/CD Cloud DevSecOps GCP JWT MuleSoft OWASP Security microservices More: We are looking for an API Security Architect to define, design, and oversee the implementation of enterprise-grade API security architecture. This role, based in Knutsford with a hybrid work model (3 days onsite), ensures APIs are built securely, follow best-practice standards, and align with our organizational security and compliance requirements. We offer a competitive rate of up to £762.86 per day (Umbrella inside IR35) and seek to foster a collaborative environment with our engineering and security teams. last updated 8 week of 2026