Senior/Lead Security Engineer - AKAMAI

Role overview

Senior/Lead Security Engineer - AKAMAI at EPAM

This role involves close collaboration with the wider security group, focusing on web application defense and security operations.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• 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)

Employment details

• Location: Gurgaon [India]

Additional role details

• We're seeking a seasoned Senior/Lead Security Engineer to strengthen the client's security team.