Senior Security Engineer (Akamai)

CEI; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join the Akamai-focused Security Engineering team. This role emphasizes hands-on work with Akamai security products, incident response, and clear communication with executive stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of hands-on Akamai experience (Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager), strong scripting skills, and comfort operating in a high-visibility enterprise environment across hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Akamai security tools (Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager).
• 2+ years of scripting or programming experience (Python, Java, or Node.js).
• Experience with observability tools (Splunk required; AppDynamics/Prometheus a plus).
• Experience with edge security or security operations in high-traffic environments.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Akamai security tools (Kona Site Defender, Bot Manager, WAF).
• Detect and respond to real-world security events such as bot attacks or malicious traffic.
• Deliver executive-level updates during security incidents.
• Collaborate with engineering, SRE, and architecture teams to ensure secure traffic handling.
• Monitor and analyze performance and telemetry using Splunk, AppDynamics, or Prometheus.
• Contribute to secure edge architecture decisions and implementation.
• Participate in ongoing improvement of observability and resilience standards.

Tools

Kubernetes

Fargate

ECS

Splunk

AppDynamics

Prometheus

NGINX

Apache

Docker

Job description

Back Senior Security Engineer (Akamai)
Infrastructure & Security Bay Lake , FL Contract Hybrid Aug 11, 2026

Senior Security Engineer – Akamai (Remote/Hybrid)

Location:Hybrid at Disney hubs (Orlando, Seattle, Burbank, Glendale, Anaheim)
Work Type:On-site expectations for local candidates - 4days onsite

About the Role

The Security Engineering teamis seeking a skilled and highly communicative Senior Security Engineer with recent, hands-on experience managing Akamai security products, including Kona Site Defender (KSD), WAF, and Bot Manager.

This role will be responsible for safeguarding major digital assets and supporting live incident response, including communication with technical teams and senior leadership. The ideal candidate is someone who combines technical expertise with the ability to communicate clearly and calmly in high-pressure, executive-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Akamai security tools, particularly Kona Site Defender (KSD), Bot Manager, and WAF
• Detect and respond to real-world security events such as bot attacks or malicious traffic
• Deliver clear, executive-level updates during security incidents
• Collaborate with engineering, SRE, and architecture teams to ensure secure traffic handling
• Monitor and analyze performance and telemetry using tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, or Prometheus
• Contribute to secure edge architecture decisions and implementation
• Participate in ongoing improvement of observability and resilience standards

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent, hands-on experience with Akamai security tools (Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager)
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to interface with executive stakeholders during live incidents
• 2+ years of scripting or programming experience (Python, Java, or Node.js preferred)
• Experience with observability tools (must include Splunk; others like AppDynamics or Prometheus are a plus)
• Experience supporting web security or traffic management in high-traffic production environments
• Ability to troubleshoot and remediate malicious activity or performance degradation at the edge

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
• Familiarity with containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, Fargate, ECS)
• Experience with edge security architecture in media, entertainment, or other high-visibility industries
• Web server configuration and tuning experience (Apache, NGINX, Node.js)

Why Join This Team

This is a critical engineering role supporting high-profile services for one of the world’s most recognized brands. You’ll be trusted to operate in sensitive, high-stakes environments where both security posture and calm under pressure matter. If you’re looking to apply your skills where they truly make an impact, this role is for you.

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