Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
Routing
Management
Middleware
Network Layer
Performance Tuning
RESTful
SSL
HTTP
HTTPS
Interfaces
Lifecycle Management
Linux
Log Analysis
PKI
API
Authentication
Communication
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Firewall
Scripting
Service Management
TLS
Job Details
Job Title: API Gateway Engineer
Duration: 6-12+ Months
Location: Remote
Job Description:
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced API Gateway Engineer with strong expertise in Layer 7 (Broadcom API Gateway) and deep knowledge of certificate-based authentication, API security, and Linux server administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and securing internal and external API traffic, certificate lifecycle management, and providing middleware support between core application layers and external interfaces.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in:
- Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateway (formerly CA API Gateway)
- API Gateway configuration and policy enforcement (REST API exposure, URL transformation, routing, etc.)
- Authentication protocols using certificates, including Mutual TLS (mTLS).
- Managing SSL/TLS certificates and working with PKI.
- Strong command of HTTP, HTTPS protocols, and troubleshooting skills at the network layer.
- DNS resolution and related configurations.
- Working in Linux environments log analysis, scripting, performance tuning, and service management.
- Experience in middleware integration and working across application, gateway, and firewall layers.
- Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
- Availability to support during US Central business hours (mandatory).
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