Senior/Lead Security Engineer - AKAMAI
We are looking for an experienced Senior/Lead Security Engineer to join and support the client's security team. The specialist will work closely with the broader security team, covering key areas of web application protection and security operations.
Responsibilities
- Configure, tune, and maintain Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules and policies using Akamai
- Participate in security incident handling, investigation, and resolution related to web application threats
- Conduct reviews of WAF configurations, security policies, and web application security posture
- Identify and analyze attack patterns, anomalies, and vulnerabilities targeting web applications
- Provide day-to-day support to the security team, sharing expertise and best practices in web app security
Requirements
- 6-15 years of overall experience in IT
- Hands-on experience with Akamai (WAF, Kona Site Defender, or similar Akamai security products)
- Understanding of web application security concepts (OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, bot management)
- Experience with WAF rule tuning and false positive management
- Practical experience in security incident response
- Ability to work independently and integrate quickly into an existing team
- Good communication skills in English
Nice to have
- Experience with other WAF/CDN platforms (Cloudflare, F5, Imperva)
- Familiarity with API security
- 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.)