WAF Akamai

Role Overview: You will consult with the Capability Lead to deliver Web Application and API Protection for critical applications primarily on the Akamai platform. This includes monitoring and reviewing all tuning requests, conducting detailed log analysis to identify false positives, and optimizing WAF rules for improved accuracy and performance. Additionally, you will create and maintain comprehensive documentation for WAF tuning procedures, policies, and configurations. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, test, and recommend WAF policies and rules tailored to specific applications and environments. - Proactively assist in identifying false positives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of WAF solutions into existing security infrastructure. - Work with Application teams to enable web application protection and deliver anti-bypass protection for on-premise applications currently using Akamai. - Provide recommendations for WAF configuration based on best practices and security requirements. - Perform regular assessments and audits of WAF configurations to ensure optimal security posture and compliance with industry standards. - Maintain evidence for audit and regulatory purposes and deliver monthly and quarterly business reviews for application owners to demonstrate the effectiveness of WAF control. - Stay updated with the latest web security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends to continually enhance WAF effectiveness. - Evaluate, design, and deliver new and alternative WAAP features and solutions to ensure the best possible protection. - Ensure alignment with the capability lead and control owner to deliver consistent WAAP policies across multiple infrastructures. - Ensure timely and accurate review and action on all WAF tuning requests. - Conduct thorough log analyses to effectively identify and mitigate false positives. - Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for all WAF tuning procedures, policies, and configurations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams and application teams to integrate WAF solutions seamlessly into existing security infrastructure. - Ensure connectivity to origin servers on-premise only comes through Akamai to prevent direct-to-origin attacks. - Provide expert recommendations for WAF configurations based on best practices and current security requirements. - Perform service reviews with accountable service application owners. - Review existing and new solutions to deliver best-in-class protections. Qualifications Required: - Solid experience in delivering Web Application and API Protection, preferably on the Akamai platform. - Proficiency in conducting log analysis and optimizing WAF rules. - Strong documentation skills for WAF tuning procedures, policies, and configurations. - Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in web security. - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and application teams. - Up-to-date knowledge of web security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends. - Experience in evaluating and implementing new and alternative WAAP features and solutions. - Excellent communication skills for providing expert recommendations and conducting service reviews.,