Senior/Lead Security Engineer - AKAMAI

We are seeking a seasoned Senior/Lead Security Engineer to collaborate with and assist the client's security team. This specialist will partner closely with the wider security team, focusing on essential aspects of web application protection and security operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and manage Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules and policies through Akamai
• Engage in handling, investigating, and resolving security incidents connected to web application threats
• Perform assessments of WAF configurations, security policies, and overall web application security posture
• Detect and evaluate attack patterns, irregularities, and vulnerabilities affecting web applications
• Offer ongoing support to the security team by contributing expertise and best practices in web application security

Requirements

• 6-15 years of total experience in the IT field
• Direct experience working with Akamai (WAF, Kona Site Defender, or comparable Akamai security tools)
• Solid grasp of web application security principles (OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, bot management)
• Background in tuning WAF rules and managing false positives
• Hands-on experience responding to security incidents
• Capacity to work autonomously while quickly adapting to an existing team dynamic
• Strong English communication abilities

Nice to have

• Exposure to additional WAF/CDN platforms (Cloudflare, F5, Imperva)
• Knowledge of API security practices
• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CEH, GWAPT)

Benefits

Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies

Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications

Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms

Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects

Focused individual development

Benefit package:

• Health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible benefits

Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)