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Akmai waf fitting for Cequence Defender Engineer 2 positionsWe are seeking a skilled and motivated Cequence Defender Engineer to join our growing security team. As a Cequence Defender Engineer, you will play a crucial role in protecting our organizations web applications and APIs from sophisticated cyber threats. You will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, and ongoing management of the Cequence Security Platform, ensuring its optimal performance and effectiveness in mitigating bot attacks, DDoS attacks, and API abuse. Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain the Cequence Security Platform, including Defender (WADC/WAAP), Unified API Protection, and Bot Defense. Integrate Cequence Defender with existing security infrastructure, including Imperva, Datapower/APIC, and threat intelligence platforms. Develop and maintain comprehensive security policies and rules within Cequence Defender to effectively mitigate threats. Analyze security events and incidents detected by Cequence Defender, conducting thorough investigations and implementing appropriate remediation actions. Proactively monitor the threat landscape for emerging threats and vulnerabilities, adapting Cequence Defender configurations accordingly. Create and maintain detailed documentation for Cequence Defender configurations, policies, and incident response procedures. Collaborate with other security team members to ensure the overall security posture of the organization is maintained. Stay up to date on the latest security best practices and industry trends, particularly in application security and API protection. Qualifications:Proven experience working with Cequence Security Platform, specifically Cequence Defender. Strong understanding of web application security principles, common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), and attack methodologies. Hands on experience with security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and web application firewalls (WAFs). Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and integration purposes. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences.Preferred Qualifications:Industry certifications in cybersecurity, such as CISSP, CEH, or CCNP Security. Experience with cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Knowledge of API security best practices and standards (e.g., OpenAPI Specification, OAuth 2.0).
