Senior Lead AKAMAI Security Expert

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Chennai seeks a Senior/Lead AKAMAI Security Expert to protect high‑volume ecommerce platforms. You will guide AKAMAI projects, configure edge rules, and mentor teams.

The role demands deep hands‑on AKAMAI CDN expertise, including Bot Manager, WAP, and DDoS defenses, plus PCI‑DSS/GDPR awareness. You’ll collaborate with DevOps and development groups to design resilient security postures and respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• 6+ years IT background with at least 6 years in Security Engineering.
• Akamai certification credentials or equivalent hands-on expertise.
• Strong command of Akamai CDN services, especially bot detection, DDoS protection, and app-layer security.
• Experience in PCI-DSS or GDPR compliant environments.
• Collaborative with development, QA, and DevOps teams.
• English proficiency at B2 level for communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as go-to expert for Akamai security capabilities (Bot Manager, WAP, DDoS).
• Configure and fine-tune Akamai CDN rules to match requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate threats across the ecommerce environment.
• Develop mitigation approaches and incident response protocols.
• Improve bot detection, rate limiting, edge security policies, and rules.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to resolve issues and share best practices.

Skills

Security engineering

AKAMAI bot detection

Edge security

English proficiency (B2)

Tools

Akamai CDN

Bot Manager

Web Application Protector

DDoS protection

Job description

Job Description:

We're looking for a highly capable Senior/Lead AKAMAI Security Expert to become part of our team, offering specialized support in protecting eCommerce platforms from security threats.

The right candidate will possess in-depth technical mastery of AKAMAI CDN services, particularly in areas like bot detection and mitigation, DDoS defense, and application-layer protection. You'll work in close coordination with our cybersecurity, DevOps, and eCommerce development groups to build, deploy, and sustain strong security postures across high-volume digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Function as the go-to subject matter expert for AKAMAI security capabilities, with particular focus on Bot Manager, Web Application Protector (WAP), and DDoS protection


• Set up and fine-tune AKAMAI CDN rules and security settings to match business and application requirements


• Track and evaluate security threats emerging across the eCommerce environment


• Craft mitigation approaches and incident response protocols


• Contribute to continuous enhancements in bot detection, rate limiting, edge security policy, and custom rule configuration


• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside vendors to resolve issues and apply sound practices in edge security


• Deliver documentation, deliver training sessions, and support knowledge transfer to internal teams as needed

Requirements

• Between 6 and 14 years of general IT background, including a minimum of 6 years focused on Security Engineering


• AKAMAI certification credentials or equivalent practical, hands‑on expertise


• Strong command of AKAMAI CDN services, particularly around bot detection and mitigation, DDoS protection, and application-layer security


• Background operating within regulated sectors or environments governed by PCI-DSS or GDPR compliance standards


• Skilled at working collaboratively with application development, QA, and DevOps teams


• English proficiency at a B2 level to support clear communication and documentation