API Security Consultant

TL;DR

API Security Consultant: Leading and managing the operations of an enterprise-grade API Security Platform with an accent on maintaining API security posture, investigations, and defining security rules. Focus on platform integration, alert systems, and coordination with SOC, DevOps, and Infra teams for issue resolution.

Location: Hybrid in Taguig City, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Company

hirify.global Consulting is a global professional services business offering strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to innovative companies worldwide, leveraging hybrid cloud and AI strategies.

What you will do

• Oversee daily administration, configuration, and tuning of the API Security Platform.
• Enhance API Security rules, policies, and alerts based on threat intelligence and platform findings.
• Manage platform health checks, uptime monitoring, and integration validations.
• Supervise the integration of the API Security platform with existing systems like F5 LTM and API Gateway.
• Guide the team in setting up effective alerts and notification systems for API security incidents and events.
• Coordinate with SOC, DevOps, and Infra teams for alert triage, issue resolution, and response.

Requirements

• 5+ years in cybersecurity or DevSecOps, with strong exposure to API security.
• Experience with Cequence API Security is highly preferred, or familiarity with similar API security platforms (e.g., Salt Security).
• Strong knowledge of API architectures (REST, SOAP, GraphQL), OAuth2/OIDC, F5, API Gateways, and SIEM integration.
• Familiarity with detecting shadow APIs, PII-sensitive endpoints, and anomalous behavior.
• Deep understanding of platform integrations, custom rule writing, and correlation logic.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience working with or supporting SOC teams.
• Certifications such as API Security Certified Specialist, CISSP, CCSP, GWEB, AWS/GCP/Azure security, or GIAC Cloud Security Automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Dedication to client success, innovation, trust, and personal responsibility.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
• An environment that encourages courage, experimentation, and thriving.
• Growth-minded culture, open to feedback and learning new skills.
• Emphasis on collaboration and a team-focused approach to drive exceptional outcomes.
• Commitment to making critical decisions and embracing challenges.