Akamai Security Engineer

Whitehall Resources; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy firm is seeking an Akamai Security Engineer for a hybrid role based in Cheshire. The engineer will manage and deploy Akamai security solutions, ensuring the security and reliability of web and API platforms. Responsibilities include configuring security tools, monitoring threats, and assisting with incident response. The ideal candidate has experience with Akamai technologies, a strong understanding of web security, and basic scripting skills. This is an 8-month contract with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Akamai technologies (e.g., KSD, WAF, CDN).
• Understanding of web security fundamentals: OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot activity.
• Familiarity with HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching, and content delivery networks.
• Basic scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, or Akamai APIs).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Akamai security tools like Kona Site Defender, WAF, and Bot Manager.
• Support implementation of security policies and traffic routing configurations.
• Monitor web traffic and assist in incident response activities.
• Tune WAF and bot rules to improve protection effectiveness.
• Manage certificates and property updates in Akamai console.

Skills

Experience with Akamai technologies

Understanding of web security fundamentals

Familiarity with HTTP/S, DNS, TLS

Basic scripting or automation experience

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Job description

Whitehall Resources are looking for an Akamai Security Engineer. This role is hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Cheshire, and the remainder remote working for an initial 8-month contract.

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Role Description

We are looking for an Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of Akamai security solutions across our web and API platforms. The engineer will work with security and engineering teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high‑performing digital services.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Akamai security tools (Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager).
• Support implementation of security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations.
• Monitor web traffic, identify threats, and assist in incident response activities.
• Tune WAF and bot rules to reduce false positives and improve protection effectiveness.
• Assist with CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation.
• Manage certificates, edge redirects, property updates, and Akamai console changes.
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure secure deployments and alignment with best practices.
• Provide documentation and contribute to continuous improvements in web security operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience working with Akamai technologies (e.g., KSD, WAF, CDN).
• Understanding of web security fundamentals: OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot activity.
• Familiarity with HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching, and content delivery networks.
• Basic scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, or Akamai APIs).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Exposure to DevSecOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, or IaC.
• Experience with SIEM or monitoring tools.