Senior/Lead Security Engineer - AKAMAI

We are looking for an experienced Senior/Lead Security Engineer to join and support the client's security team. The specialist will work closely with the broader security team, covering key areas of web application protection and security operations.
Responsibilities
Configure, tune, and maintain Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules and policies using Akamai
Participate in security incident handling, investigation, and resolution related to web application threats
Conduct reviews of WAF configurations, security policies, and web application security posture
Identify and analyze attack patterns, anomalies, and vulnerabilities targeting web applications
Provide day-to-day support to the security team, sharing expertise and best practices in web app security
Requirements
6-15 years of overall experience in IT
Hands-on experience with Akamai (WAF, Kona Site Defender, or similar Akamai security products)
Understanding of web application security concepts (OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, bot management)
Experience with WAF rule tuning and false positive management
Practical experience in security incident response
Ability to work independently and integrate quickly into an existing team
Good communication skills in English
Nice to have
Experience with other WAF/CDN platforms (Cloudflare, F5, Imperva)
Familiarity with API security
Security certifications (CISSP, CEH, GWAPT)

Work arrangement
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