Web App Security Engineer: WAF, CDN & Cloud

Yum! Brands

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 147,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Yum! Brands is seeking a Security Engineer to join its Cybersecurity Engineering org. You will protect web apps and APIs across KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Habit Burger & Grill, and Yum! corporate platforms.

Responsibilities include configuring WAF/CDN protections with Akamai, monitoring security events, and assisting with incident response. Bachelor’s degree and 2–4+ years in security fields are expected.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent.
  • 2–4+ years in cybersecurity, networking, cloud engineering, or related field.
  • Foundational understanding of web security concepts and REST APIs.
  • Experience with Akamai or similar WAF/CDN platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and maintain WAF protections using Akamai App & API Protector.
  • Monitor web security events and investigate suspicious or malicious traffic.
  • Configure CDN/edge security configurations and manage TLS certificates.
  • Support incident response and security investigations across web apps and APIs.
  • Develop automation scripts to improve monitoring and onboarding processes.
  • Collaborate with Security Operations, Compliance, and Infra teams to improve practices.

Skills

Web security concepts
REST APIs
Networking basics
OWASP Top 10
Incident response coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/C cybersecurity

Tools

Akamai App & API Protector
WAF/CDN platforms
Edge DNS
Cloudlets
Bot Manager
TLS/Certificate management

Job description

Yum! Brands is seeking a Security Engineer to join its Cybersecurity Engineering org. You will protect web apps and APIs across KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Habit Burger & Grill, and Yum! corporate platforms.

Responsibilities include configuring WAF/CDN protections with Akamai, monitoring security events, and assisting with incident response. Bachelor’s degree and 2–4+ years in security fields are expected.

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