Senior API Security Engineer

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior API Security Engineer to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts. This role validates boundary controls for AI and machine-learning model APIs, proxy configurations, and external-model connectivity patterns within WDP Core Integration serving environments, applying enterprise API security methodologies to maintain mission assurance posture and operational readiness across all classification enclaves. - Validates boundary controls for artificial intelligence and machine-learning model APIs, proxy configurations, and external-model connectivity patterns within War Data P...