We are looking for a Lead Security Engineer to strengthen web application defense and security operations with Akamai in the client’s security organization. You will partner closely with the broader security group to tune WAF controls, investigate web threats, and improve protections across applications. Apply to help raise the bar for web application security.

Responsibilities

- Configure, tune, and administer WAF rules and policies using Akamai

- Participate in triage, investigation, and remediation of security incidents related to web application threats

- Evaluate WAF configurations, security policies, and the overall web application security posture

- Identify and analyze attack patterns, anomalies, and vulnerabilities impacting web applications

- Provide ongoing support to the security team by sharing expertise and recommended practices for web application protection

Requirements





- Extensive IT background with 5+ years of professional experience across security and operations

- Hands-on experience with Akamai products (WAF, Kona Site Defender, or comparable Akamai security tools)

- Solid understanding of web application security fundamentals, including OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, and bot management

- Proven track record adjusting WAF rules and reducing false positives through careful tuning

- Practical experience responding to security incidents in production environments

- Ability to work independently while ramping up quickly within a current team setup

- Strong English communication skills (spoken and written)

Nice to have

- Experience with other WAF/CDN platforms such as Cloudflare, F5, or Imperva

- Understanding of API security best practices

- Security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GWAPT

📌 Lead Security Engineer - Akamai (Pune)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Pune