Web Application Firewall Engineer

Job Description

As WAF Engineer, you will leverage your technical expertise to solve business problems on complex assignments. You will evaluate technology effectiveness through requirement gatherings, testing and research, making recommendations for improvements to enhance quality and effectiveness. Your role will also involve understanding customer needs to provide high-quality solutions that align with their expectations. Your key responsibilities Proven experience with Akamai solutions, including CDN, WAF, and performance optimization tools Strong knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, DNS, and web architecture Strong proficiency in Akamai /F5 CDN configuration and administration and understanding of core networking concepts Experience monitoring Akamai and F5 services for performance and availability using Control Center and other monitoring tools and troubleshoot and resolve issues related to configurations and performance Experience on Splunk, or other SIEM (security information and event management) Monitoring Experience in integrating websites and implementing CDN technologies (performance, security, reliability, scalability) Collaboration skills for example collaborating with the security team to implement and maintain security policies Manage Akamai Property Manager, including policies, rules, and configurations Troubleshoot Akamai-related issues, analyzing logs and traffic patterns to identify root causes Ensure compliance with security standards by configuring SSL/TLS, bot mitigation, and DDoS protection Stay updated on Akamais new features and recommend enhancements to optimize the platform's capabilities Generate and interpret performance reports to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement areas Support the migration of legacy systems and applications to Akamai-enabled architectures Stay ahead of emerging threats, Vulnerabilities and defensive technologies. Your skills and experience Bachelors degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Or related field preferred. Experience with Akamai or F5 WAF solutions. Experience with CSP (client-side protection) platforms. Experience with Splunk to Analyze logs and detect malicious activity. Strong Communication skills to explain complex risks to both engineers and leadership.