Project-Based Application Security (AppSec) with Akamai Experience

IT Managers, Inc.; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 781,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in Pasay City

Job summary

IT Managers, Inc. is hiring an Application Security (AppSec) Engineer with hands-on Akamai WAF experience. This hybrid role, located in Pasay City, involves administering Akamai WAF configurations, monitoring events, and tuning policies to protect web apps and APIs.

The ideal candidate will have strong AppSec knowledge, vulnerability management experience, and familiarity with tools like Checkmarx, Qualys, Okta, and Radware. Apply to join our security-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in Application Security or Security Operations.
• Experience with Akamai WAF is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer Akamai WAF policies, configurations, and rules.
• Monitor WAF events, alerts, and blocked requests.
• Tune policies to minimize impact on legitimate traffic.
• Protect internet-facing applications and APIs.
• Investigate web attacks (SQLi, XSS) and coordinate remediation.
• Support onboarding and security configuration changes.
• Support platforms such as Checkmarx, Okta, Qualys, and Radware.
• Coordinate vulnerability management and incident investigations.
• Prepare security reports and assist incident response.

Skills

AppSec knowledge

Vulnerability management

Threat analysis

WAF policy tuning

OWASP Top 10

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Cybersecurity

Tools

Akamai WAF

Checkmarx

Qualys

Okta

Radware

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: APPLICATION SECURITY (APPSEC) ENGINEER with AKAMAI Experience

Location: Pasay City, Domestic Rd.

Work Setup: Hybrid (3 days WFH and 2 days Onsite)

IT Managers, Inc. is looking for an Application Security (AppSec) Engineer!

We are seeking an experienced Application Security professional with hands‑on experience in Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) administration, configuration, monitoring, and policy tuning.

If you have a strong background in application security, web application protection, and vulnerability management, we'd love to hear from you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and maintain Akamai WAF security policies, configurations, and protection rules.
• Monitor WAF events, alerts, blocked requests, and investigate suspicious web traffic.
• Analyze false positives and perform WAF policy tuning while minimizing impact on legitimate application traffic.
• Configure and maintain protection for internet-facing applications and APIs.
• Investigate application-layer attacks, including SQL Injection (SQLi), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), malicious bots, and other web-based threats.
• Support application onboarding, security configuration changes, and troubleshooting of Akamai-protected applications.
• Administer and support application security platforms such as Checkmarx, Okta, Qualys, and Radware.
• Monitor and assess application vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation with development, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Support security incident investigations, vulnerability management, and security reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in Application Security, Information Security, or Security Operations.
• Hands‑on experience with Akamai WAF is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of WAF administration, security policies, rule configuration, and policy tuning.
• Experience investigating web application attacks, including SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting.
• Familiarity with application security and vulnerability management tools such as Checkmarx, Qualys, Okta, and Radware is an advantage.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and application security best practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Akamai WAF – Administration, Configuration & Policy Tuning
• Web Application Firewall (WAF) Management
• Application and API Security
• Vulnerability Assessment and Management
• OWASP Top 10
• Checkmarx / SAST
• Qualys
• Okta / Identity and Access Management
• Radware / DDoS Protection