API Security Engineer

eTeam Inc.

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Architectural Services, Automation, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DataArchitect Data Modeling Tool, Distributed Computing, Git, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Microservices, Operational Support Systems (OSS), Web Client Plug-ins
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title: API Security Engineer
Work Location -- Chicago, IL 60606 (Onsite-Hybrid.
Contract duration: 6 Months
Interview Process (Is face to face required?)-- Video call with valid ID proof

Must Have Skills:
? Strong hands?on experience with Kong (OSS/Enterprise), plugins, routing, policies, declarative config, and hybrid/DB?less modes.
? Expertise in API security standards (OAut., JWT, mTLS), data protection, logging, and observability.
? Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, containers, and Kubernetes.
? Strong experience with CI/CD, Git, automation, and infrastructure?as?code.

Nice to Have Skills:

? The Kong Technical Data Architect is responsible for designing, architecting, and operationalizing API gateway solutions using Kong (OSS/Enterprise) with a strong focus on data flows, security, governance, and performance.
? The role ensures end?to?end architectural integrity across API traffic, data integration, routing, and analytics, while partnering closely with engineering, platform, and security teams.

About the Company

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eTeam Inc.

Looking for a great job? Join eTeam. We’re looking for talented staffing professionals to join our staff. We also provide contract assignments and full-time jobs at Fortune 2000 Companies. We’ve been named one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts and New Jersey Business.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
www.eteaminc.com