Cloud Security Engineer

Akkodis Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Imperva Cloud WAF expertise

Job summary

Akkodis Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join our Enterprise Services team in Singapore. You will design, implement and maintain cloud-based application security solutions, with emphasis on CWAF and traffic troubleshooting.

The role involves hands-on work with Imperva Cloud WAF and other major platforms to secure customer applications. You will collaborate with solution architects, cloud engineers and security teams to deliver reliable, scalable security services and

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security or Managed Security Services.
• Hands-on experience with CWAF/WAF platforms, preferably Imperva Cloud WAF, and related cloud security concepts.
• Strong understanding of networks (TCP/IP), DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS and web app security.
• Knowledge of cloud architectures and security incident analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure and manage CWAF solutions, preferably Imperva Cloud WAF.
• Configure and maintain security policies to protect web apps from OWASP Top 10 and advanced threats.
• Monitor security events, alerts and incidents with remediation guidance.
• Onboard, implement and optimize cloud security services for customers.
• Analyse end-to-end application traffic and troubleshoot performance/security issues.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud Security

Application Security

CWAF

Troubleshooting

Security Incident Analysis

Python

PowerShell

Bash

APIs

DNS

HTTP/HTTPS

SSL/TLS

OWASP Top 10

Education

Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline

Tools

Imperva Cloud WAF

Akamai

Cloudflare

F5 Distributed Cloud

Radware

AWS WAF

Azure WAF

SIEM

Job description

About the Role

Akkodis is looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our Enterprise Services team in Singapore. You will support enterprise customers in designing, implementing and maintaining cloud-based application security solutions.

The role focuses on Cloud Web Application Firewall (CWAF), application security and traffic troubleshooting, with strong preference for hands-on Imperva Cloud WAF experience. Experience with other leading WAF platforms such as Akamai, Cloudflare, F5 Distributed Cloud or Radware will also be considered.

You will work closely with customers, solution architects, cloud engineers and security teams to deliver secure, reliable and scalable application security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud & Application Security

• Deploy, configure and manage Cloud Web Application Firewall (CWAF) solutions, preferably Imperva Cloud WAF.
• Configure and maintain security policies to protect web applications against OWASP Top 10, Layer 7 attacks, DDoS, bot and API-related threats.
• Monitor and investigate security events, alerts and incidents, recommending appropriate remediation actions.
• Support the onboarding, implementation and optimisation of cloud security services.

Application Traffic & Troubleshooting

• Analyse and troubleshoot end-to-end application traffic flows.
• Perform root-cause analysis for application performance, availability and security issues.
• Troubleshoot customer web traffic and security-related issues across application delivery environments.
• Work with customers and internal technical teams to improve application security and service reliability.

Customer & Service Support

• Provide technical advice and guidance on application security best practices.
• Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to customers and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and operational efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging application, cloud and cybersecurity technologies.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security or Managed Security Services.
• Strong understanding of:
• TCP/IP and networking fundamentals
• DNS
• HTTP/HTTPS
• SSL/TLS
• Web application security
• Cloud application architectures
• Security incident analysis and troubleshooting

Hands-on experience with one or more CWAF/WAF platforms, preferably:

• Imperva Cloud WAF
• Akamai
• Cloudflare
• F5 Distributed Cloud
• Radware
• AWS WAF / Azure WAF or similar platforms
• Experience analysing application traffic and security events.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and customer communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CDN, DNS, DDoS protection and API security solutions.
• Exposure to SIEM and security monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure or GCP.
• Basic ing or automation skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash or APIs.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Security+, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer or Imperva certifications will be advantageous.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a technically strong and customer-focused security professional who:

• Enjoys troubleshooting complex application and security issues.
• Can communicate technical concepts effectively to customers and stakeholders.
• Takes ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Works well in a dynamic enterprise environment.
• Demonstrates a strong interest in cloud and application security.

Why Join Akkodis

• Work with leading cloud, WAF and application security technologies.
• Gain exposure to enterprise customers across multiple industries.
• Develop hands-on experience across WAF, CDN, DNS, DDoS and application security environments.
• Collaborate with regional security specialists, engineers and solution architects.
• Potential opportunities for longer-term career progression within the organisation, subject to business requirements and performance.