We are looking for an experienced **Senior Web Application Security Engineer** to join and support the client's security team. The specialist will work closely with the broader security team, covering key areas of web application protection and security operations.
### Responsibilities
* Configure, tune and maintain Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules and policies using Akamai
* Participate in security incident handling, investigation and resolution related to web application threats
* Conduct reviews of WAF configurations, security policies and web application security posture
* Identify and analyze attack patterns, anomalies and vulnerabilities targeting web applications
* Provide day-to-day support to the security team, sharing expertise and best practices in web app security
* Support integration of security processes across the broader team environment
### Requirements
* 5+ years of hands-on experience with Akamai (WAF, Kona Site Defender or similar Akamai security products)
* Knowledge of web application security concepts such as OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation and bot management
* Experience with WAF rule tuning, false positive management and security incident response
* Capability to work independently and integrate quickly into an existing team
* Proficiency in English communication skills
### Nice to have
* Experience with other WAF/CDN platforms such as Cloudflare, F5 and Imperva
* Familiarity with API security
* Security certifications (CISSP, CEH, GWAPT etc.)