Akamai Security Engineer
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
CBSbutler Ltd.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role
Title:
Akamai Security Engineer
Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) - Manchester
Contract End Date: 30/11/2026
Rate: £400 - £465 per day - Inside IR35
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of Akamai security solutions across web and API platforms. You will collaborate with security and engineering teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high‑performing digital services.
Key Responsibilities- Configure and maintain Akamai security tools, including Kona Site Defender, WAF, and Bot Manager.
- Implement and fine‑tune security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations.
- Monitor web traffic, identify threats, and assist with incident response activities.
- Optimise WAF and bot rules to reduce false positives and enhance protection effectiveness.
- Support CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation.
- Manage certificates, edge redirects, property updates, and Akamai console changes.
- Collaborate with application teams to ensure secure deployments aligned with best practices.
- Provide documentation and contribute to continuous improvements in web security operations.
- Hands‑on experience with Akamai technologies (e.g., Kona Site Defender, WAF, CDN).
- Strong understanding of web security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot activity).
- Familiarity with HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching, and content delivery networks.
- Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, Shell, or Akamai APIs).
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Exposure to Dev Sec Ops tools, CI/CD pipelines, or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
- Experience with SIEM or monitoring tools.
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