Security Engineer

Vallum Associates; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Akamai WAF Engineer to enhance their cyber security team. The role involves delivering security solutions across cloud environments and managing DDoS protections, while contributing to projects that strengthen the organization's defenses against emerging threats.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with multiple WAF solutions for edge, cloud, and on-premise.
• Proficiency in WAF tuning, configuration, and web security principles.
• Capability to design and implement bespoke WAF processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver security software and configurations using Akamai and cloud products.
• Manage DDoS, vulnerability management, and ensure proactive defenses.
• Contribute to incident and threat analysis in cyber security.

Skills

Akamai WAF

Web Security Principles

DDoS Protection

Threat and Vulnerability Management

WAF Tuning and Configuration

Analytical Skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Akamai WAF Engineer who has expertise in web application security, content distribution and in Threat and Vulnerability Management, DDoS protections, and delivering change projects into the organisation. As a part of the Cyber Security Team and work with other cyber professionals across Digital Cyber Security and the wider organisation, contributing to the success of the team across multiple aspects.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver security software and configurations using Akamai, GCP and Azure cloud native products.

Deliver and maintain security solutions for our Enterprise and Digital Channels.

Manage DDoS, Vulnerability management and threat intelligence, certification, ensuring layer 6 & 7 defences are one step ahead of cyber criminals.

Involved in all the incidents and threats to Lloyds cyber security to understand how we can mitigate future attacks.

Required Skills:

Strong experience with multiple WAF solutions for edge, cloud, and on–premise

Proficiency in WAF tuning and configuration, coupled with a strong foundation in web security principles and practices.

Develop custom WAF rules and features, addressing gaps and enhancing overall security measures

Capability to design and implement bespoke WAF processes and documentation, underpinned by a thorough understanding of web application security.

Analytical skills to review and align platforms with MVP and Baseline Configurations, leveraging a deep knowledge of WAF functionalities and limitations.

Providing DevSecOps pipeline maintenance support for the automation works

Familiarity with IDAM protocols and access control measures for WAF management, informed by strong web security knowledge.

• Mandatory Skills: Akamai WAF