About the role
Responsibilities Configure, maintain, and support Web Application Firewall (WAF) protections using Akamai App & API Protector Monitor and investigate web security events including Layer 7 attacks, DDoS, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities Manage CDN and edge security configurations, including caching, DNS, and origin connectivity Support the lifecycle management of public TLS certificates, including renewal, deployment, and validation Participate in incident response activities and on-call rotations for globally distributed applications Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to improve operational processes Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Security Operations, Compliance, and Cloud Engineering Maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and runbooks Support PCI DSS and internal audit activities through technical evidence gathering Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent experience 2-4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, networking, infrastructure, or cloud engineering Foundational understanding of reverse proxies, CDN concepts, REST APIs, and web applications Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, TLS/SSL, and HTTP/HTTPS Familiarity with WAF technologies and common web security threats Strong technical troubleshooting skills using logs and diagnostic information Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with Akamai or similar WAF/CDN platforms Experience with Akamai technologies like Bot Manager, Cloudlets, and Edge DNS Experience with public TLS certificate management Experience working with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience with SIEM or log analysis platforms like Splunk or Sentinel Basic scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, or Bash Experience working with REST APIs Familiarity with Git, Infrastructure-as-Code, or DevOps practices Security certifications such as Security+, GSEC, or Akamai certifications