Akamai WAF and Application Security Engineer, AI Security

About this kind of role

What a Akamai WAF and Application Security Engineer, AI Security usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: This role focuses on protecting web applications and infrastructure from a variety of security threats. Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining web application firewalls (WAFs), analyzing security logs, and responding to security incidents. Engineers in this position also perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses. They collaborate with development and operations teams to implement security best practices.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in WAF technologies, scripting languages (like Python or Bash), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and security information and event management (SIEM) systems is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong understanding of application security principles and a passion for proactively identifying and mitigating risks are typically successful in this role.