Senior/Lead Security Engineer - AKAMAI

We're seeking a seasoned Senior/Lead Security Engineer to strengthen the client's security team. This role involves close collaboration with the wider security group, focusing on web application defense and security operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up, refine, and manage WAF rules and policies through Akamai
• Take part in identifying, investigating, and resolving security incidents tied to web application threats
• Perform assessments of WAF setups, security policies, and overall web application security standing
• Detect and evaluate attack patterns, irregularities, and vulnerabilities affecting web applications
• Offer ongoing support to the security team, contributing expertise and recommended practices for web app protection

Requirements

• 6-15 years of combined IT experience
• Direct experience working with Akamai products (WAF, Kona Site Defender, or comparable Akamai security tools)
• Solid grasp of web application security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, bot management)
• Background in adjusting WAF rules and handling false positives
• Hands-on background responding to security incidents
• Capable of working autonomously while quickly adapting to a new team environment
• Strong English communication abilities

Nice to have

• Familiarity with alternative WAF/CDN solutions (Cloudflare, F5, Imperva)
• Knowledge of API security practices
• Relevant security credentials (CISSP, CEH, GWAPT)