Senior/Lead AKAMAI Security Expert

EPAM Systems; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Maharashtra, India seeks a Senior/Lead AKAMAI Security Expert to help protect high-volume eCommerce platforms from threats. You will specialize in AKAMAI CDN services, focusing on bot detection and mitigation, DDoS defense, and application-layer protection.

You will collaborate with cybersecurity, DevOps, and eCommerce development teams to implement, deploy, and sustain strong security postures, deliver training, and document security measures across the stack.

Qualifications

• 6–14 years of general IT background with at least 6 years in Security Engineering.
• AKAMAI certification credentials or equivalent hands-on expertise.
• Background with PCI-DSS or GDPR compliance in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as go-to SME for AKAMAI security capabilities (Bot Manager, WAP, DDoS).
• Configure and fine‑tune AKAMAI CDN rules and security settings per business needs.
• Monitor and evaluate threats across the eCommerce environment.
• Develop mitigation approaches and incident response protocols.
• Improve bot detection, rate limiting, edge security policy, and custom rules.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues and promote best practices in edge security.
• Prepare documentation and deliver training to internal teams as needed.

Skills

AKAMAI security

Edge security

Incident response

Team collaboration

Documentation

Tools

AKAMAI

Bot Manager

Web Application Protector

DDoS protection

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