Application Security Consultant

Overview

Remote
$40+
Contract - W2
No Travel Required

Skills

Cloud Security
DevSecOps
Amazon Web Services
Node.js
JavaScript
Threat Analysis
Security Controls
Web Applications
Security Analysis
Mobile Applications
Akamai

Job Details

Job Description

Role: Application Security Consultant (Contractor)
Location: 100% Remote (Must work EST hours)
Schedule: Monday Friday, 35 hours per week (9 AM 5 PM EST)

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Application Security Consultant to join the Information Security team and support the advancement of their application security program. This role will be critical in the design, build, and operation of security capabilities that protect the Client s web and mobile applications, with a primary focus on Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies and Bot Management.

The consultant will play a central role in building and optimizing the Akamai WAF technology stack as part of the Client s Digital Replatforming initiative, working closely with business application teams to ensure security controls are integrated effectively while minimizing business disruption.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and optimize security services leveraging Akamai WAF and Bot Manager.
  • Operate and manage Akamai WAF technologies, including policy tuning, configuration, detection updates, and integration with business applications.
  • Provide security analysis, recommendations, and remediation guidance to application and development teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
  • Support secure development and deployment methodologies for web and mobile applications.
  • Monitor and update security tools, detections, and protections to address evolving threats.
  • Leverage threat intelligence to inform application security strategy.
  • Ensure security controls balance protection, performance, and customer experience.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Akamai WAF (including policy tuning, configuration, and integrations).
  • 3+ years of application security experience (offense/defense) with expertise in WAF and Bot Management solutions.
  • Proficiency with AWS cloud security, including APIs and serverless applications.
  • Strong knowledge of application and API vulnerabilities (beyond OWASP Top Ten) and effective remediation techniques.
  • Familiarity with web and mobile application development and deployment methodologies.
  • Programming/scripting knowledge in one or more of the following: Node.js, React Native, JavaScript, Java, Python.
  • Experience implementing and administering complex security solutions in cloud-delivered and DevSecOps environments.
  • Solid understanding of agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD integration.
  • Experience with mobile development (required).

Nice to Have

  • Experience with React Native.
  • Background in the hospitality industry.
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