Senior Specialist – CyberSecurity (WAF Engineer – Akamai, GCB 4)

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WAF Engineer (Web Application Firewall)

Akamai Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)

Akamai

Cloudflare

F5

Indusface/AppTrana

Radware

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• Deliver WAAP (Web Application and API Protection) solutions using Akamai for critical applications.
• Review, analyze, and act on WAF tuning requests.
• Conduct log analysis to identify false positives and optimize WAF rules.
• Document WAF tuning procedures, configurations, and policies.
• Design, develop, and implement tailored WAF policies for diverse applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and application teams to ensure smooth integration of WAF solutions.
• Implement anti-bypass mechanisms for on-prem applications by enforcing Akamai-only access.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits of WAF configurations to maintain compliance and optimal performance.
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly business reviews to demonstrate WAF effectiveness.
• Stay updated on emerging web security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new WAAP features and alternative protection models.
  

✅ Key Accountabilities

• Deliver consistent WAF policy frameworks across infrastructures in alignment with control owners.
• Enhance false positive management through advanced log analysis.
• Ensure integration of WAF into broader security architecture.
• Maintain security compliance and audit readiness.
• Deliver service reviews and performance reporting to application stakeholders.
  

🔐 Mandatory Skills

must

• WAF DDoS – Akamai
• WAF DDoS – Cloudflare
• WAF DDoS – F5
• WAF DDoS – Indusface/AppTrana
• WAF DDoS – Radware
  

🎓 Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific WAF certifications.