Akamai Security Engineer - Hybrid (60% Office/Remote)

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

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.