Web Application Security Engineer(Akamai)

Overview

Remote
$50 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Akamai
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
Cyber Security
DevOps
Event Management
Firewall

Job Details

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Web Application Security Engineer with hands-on expertise in Akamai security solutions to join our cybersecurity team. You will be responsible for securing our web applications and APIs using Akamai's platform and implementing best practices in web application security, threat detection, and mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF), Bot Manager, and Edge DNS solutions.

  • Monitor and analyze real-time traffic patterns, security alerts, and logs to detect threats and anomalies.

  • Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure secure application deployment pipelines.

  • Create and maintain custom WAF rules, bot control policies, and rate-limiting strategies.

  • Respond to and investigate security incidents affecting web applications and services.

  • Participate in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security reviews.

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (OWASP Top 10, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.)

  • Generate and maintain security documentation, runbooks, and reporting dashboards.

  • Act as SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Akamai tools and train internal stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

  • 3 5+ years of experience in Web Application Security, Cloud Security, or DevSecOps

  • Strong hands-on experience with Akamai platform components:

    • Web Application Firewall (WAF)

    • Bot Manager

    • Kona Site Defender

    • Edge DNS / Fast DNS

    • Akamai Control Center & APIs

  • Solid understanding of:

    • HTTP/S, TLS, DNS, CDNs, and Web proxies

    • OWASP Top 10, CVE/CWE, web application attack vectors

    • Security event management tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK)

  • Familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) is a plus

  • Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Akamai certifications (e.g., Akamai Certified Security Architect)

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture

  • Previous experience in incident response or SOC operations

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