Senior/Lead Security Engineer - AKAMAI
EPAM Systems, Inc. (company site, opens in a new tab)6–15 yrsHyderabadOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 18–35 LPA
Posted on 28 Sept
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About This Role
- Manage and fine-tune Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules and policies using Akamai tools such as Kona Site Defender.
- Investigate, handle, and resolve security incidents related to web application threats and conduct security assessments of web applications' WAF configurations and overall posture.
- Detect, analyze attack patterns, anomalies, and vulnerabilities affecting web applications, providing ongoing support and expertise to the client's security team.
Minimum Requirements
- 6-15 years of IT experience with hands-on use of Akamai WAF or comparable Akamai security tools.
- Strong knowledge of web application security principles including OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, and bot management.
- Experience in adjusting WAF rules, managing false positives, and real-world incident response related to web applications.
- Strong English communication skills and ability to work independently in a team environment.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced security engineer with deep expertise specifically in Akamai WAF technologies and web application security.
- Demonstrates capability to operate independently while adapting quickly within a multi-national security team environment.
- Possesses practical skills in incident response and security assessments focused on web application threats.