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Senior Security Engineer - Akamai

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 29, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Seeking a full-time Senior Security Engineer - Akamai, the candidate will manage Akamai Web Application Firewall and Bot Manager operations, optimize security policies, and respond to web application security incidents in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead the assessment and continuous improvement of Akamai WAF policies to protect against web vulnerabilities
  • Collaborate with cloud, application, and security teams to align WAF/BMP configurations with business requirements
  • Respond to critical security incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures
Required qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience managing Akamai Web Application Firewall and Bot Manager in enterprise environments
  • 5+ years of experience responding to web application security incidents and tuning Bot Manager policies
  • Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
  • Familiarity with cloud network architectures, particularly AWS
  • High School diploma or equivalent

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