Akamai Security Engineer

Tenth Revolution Group; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 71,816 - 94,233; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to join their team in Knutsford. This role involves configuring and managing Akamai security solutions to ensure web security and performance. Candidates should have practical experience with Akamai technologies and a strong grasp of web security principles. The job offers a hybrid work arrangement and is focused on enhancing the client’s security posture through collaboration with various teams.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with Akamai technologies including KSD, WAF, CDN.
• Strong understanding of web security principles like OWASP Top 10.
• Basic scripting or automation experience using Python or Shell.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimise Akamai security products.
• Monitor web traffic and assist with identifying security threats.
• Manage digital certificates and property configurations.

Skills

Akamai technologies

Web security principles

HTTP/S and DNS knowledge

Basic scripting using Python

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

Akamai APIs

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Job description

Location: Knutsford - Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote)

Rate: £450 per day Inside IR35 Only

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of Akamai security solutions across the client's web and API platforms. This role is critical in ensuring our digital services are secure, resilient, and optimised for high performance. You will collaborate closely with security, infrastructure, and application engineering teams to enhance our web security posture and streamline operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimise Akamai security products including Kona Site Defender (KSD), Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Bot Manager.
• Support the implementation of security policies, rulesets, and traffic‑routing configurations across Akamai properties.
• Monitor web traffic and assist with identifying threats, anomalies, and potential security incidents.
• Tune WAF and bot protection rules to minimise false positives and maximise detection and mitigation effectiveness.
• Assist with CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation activities.
• Manage digital certificates, edge redirects, property configurations, and Akamai console changes.
• Work closely with application and platform teams to ensure secure, compliant, and best‑practice‑aligned deployments.
• Produce and maintain documentation related to Akamai operations, processes, and configurations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of web security operations and automation capabilities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Practical experience with Akamai technologies including KSD, WAF, CDN, and related components.
• Strong understanding of web security principles including OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, and bot management.
• Working knowledge of HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching behaviours, and content delivery networks.
• Basic scripting or automation experience using Python, Shell, or Akamai APIs.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and incident‑response skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Akamai Certified Expert (ACE) or other Akamai accreditations.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Exposure to DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
• Familiarity with SIEM, monitoring, or logging tools.