Security Analysis
LancesoftGreat Neck, NY
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Job Description
Job Description: Overview: We are seeking two hands-on Akamai WAF contractors to support the WebSec team during a transition period. These roles will focus on day-to-day WAF operations, incident response, and Akamai edge security management across ecommerce and API platforms. Recent incidents (including certificate lifecycle and edge behavior impacts to mobile apps) have reinforced the need for stronger operational ownership, visibility, and consistency across Akamai configurations and response processes.Key Responsibilities:* Operate and support Akamai WAF (App & API Protector / Kona Site Defender) in production environments* Respond to and troubleshoot security incidents (WAF events, DDoS, bot traffic, API abuse, outages)* Perform WAF rule tuning, policy updates, and exception handling* Manage and support Akamai configurations (Property Manager, security policies, edge behaviors)* Assist with TLS/certificate-related issues impacting edge delivery* Support change management (standard and emergency changes)* Develop and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and operational documentation* Partner with internal teams, Akamai, and vendors to resolve production issuesMUST HAVE (Screen-Out Requirements): Hands-on Akamai WAF experience (REQUIRED)* Experience with App & API Protector, Kona Site Defender, or similar Akamai WAF products* Proven experience supporting production Akamai environments Strong understanding of:* HTTP/S, APIs, and web application behavior* WAF rule logic, tuning, and false positive handling* Experience with incident response and outage support* Ability to troubleshoot edge-to-origin issues and API connectivity Candidates without direct Akamai WAF experience should NOT be submitted. Preferred Qualifications:* Experience with Akamai Bot Manager, rate controls and DoS protections* Familiarity with Akamai Property Manager and edge configuration* Experience with certificate management (CPS, SBD, TLS debugging)* Background supporting ecommerce or high-traffic API platforms* Experience building runbooks and operational processesKey Objectives:* Provide immediate operational support for Akamai WAF and edge security* Improve incident response consistency and speed* Strengthen WAF tuning, change control, and configuration management* Reduce risk from misconfigurations, certificate events, and reactive changes* Help formalize repeatable processes and documentationSummary: These roles are Akamai-focused operational positions, not general security roles. The contractors will act as hands-on extensions of the WebSec team, directly supporting WAF operations, incident response, and edge security stability during a critical transition period.
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