Senior/Lead Security Engineer - AKAMAI

EPAM · Gurgaon

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We are seeking a seasoned Senior/Lead Security Engineer to collaborate with and assist the client's security team. This specialist will partner closely with the wider security team, focusing on essential aspects of web application protection and security operations. Responsibilities Set up, adjust, and manage Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules and policies through Akamai Engage in handling, investigating, and resolving security incidents connected to web application threats Perform assessments of WAF configurations, security policies, and overall web application security posture Detect and evaluate attack patterns, irregularities, and vulnerabilities affecting web applications Offer ongoing support to the security team by contributing expertise and best practices in web application security Requirements 6-15 years of total experience in the IT field Direct experience working with Akamai (WAF, Kona Site Defender, or comparable Akamai security tools) Solid grasp of web application security principles (OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, bot management) Background in tuning WAF rules and managing false positives Hands-on experience responding to security incidents Capacity to work autonomously while quickly adapting to an existing team dynamic Strong English communication abilities Nice to have Exposure to additional WAF/CDN platforms (Cloudflare, F5, Imperva) Knowledge of API security practices Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CEH, GWAPT)

Collected experience requirement

6-15 years