Akamai Edge Security Engineer - Web & API Protection

NET-A-PORTER; Bologna; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NET-A-PORTER is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join their team in Zola Predosa, Italy. This role involves managing and optimizing Akamai security services and collaborating with development teams to ensure secure configurations across applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in traffic analysis, web security principles, and a proactive attitude to learn new technologies. The position offers a hybrid working model with a focus on collaborative team environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing and configuring Akamai security solutions.
• Deep understanding of web application security principles, including OWASP Top 10.
• Proficiency in analyzing HTTP/S traffic and investigating alerts.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Akamai security configurations.
• Monitor and tune WAF rules for optimal performance.
• Identify and mitigate DDoS attacks.

Skills

Akamai platform expertise

Web & API security

Traffic analysis

Network protocols

Certificate management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Akamai Control Center

SIEM dashboards

Python

Bash

Terraform

Job description

NET-A-PORTER is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join their team in Zola Predosa, Italy. This role involves managing and optimizing Akamai security services and collaborating with development teams to ensure secure configurations across applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in traffic analysis, web security principles, and a proactive attitude to learn new technologies. The position offers a hybrid working model with a focus on collaborative team environments.