Senior Lead AKAMAI Security Expert

EPAM Systems; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks a Senior/Lead AKAMAI Security Expert to bolster security for high-volume eCommerce platforms. You will apply advanced AKAMAI capabilities to detect bots, mitigate threats, and defend the edge.

Collaborating with cybersecurity, DevOps and development groups, you will tune CDN rules, respond to incidents, and improve security posture through training and documentation.

Qualifications

• 6–14 years in IT with at least 6 years in security engineering.
• AKAMAI certification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong AKAMAI CDN skills: bot detection, DDoS, app-layer security.
• Experience in PCI-DSS or GDPR regulated environments.
• Collaborates with development, QA and DevOps teams.
• English proficiency at least B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for AKAMAI security, Bot Manager, WAP and DDoS.
• Configure and tune AKAMAI CDN rules to business needs.
• Monitor and evaluate threats across the eCommerce environment.
• Develop mitigation approaches and incident response plans.
• Improve bot detection, rate limiting and edge security policy.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors on edge security.
• Deliver documentation and training to internal teams.

Skills

AKAMAI security

Bot detection

DDoS protection

Application security

Incident response

Edge security

Team collaboration

Education

AKAMAI certification

Tools

AKAMAI Bot Manager

Web Application Protector (WAP)

DDoS protection tooling

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