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Akamai App & API Protection Engineer
Closing Date: 28/08/2026
Location: Dublin
Reference #: 2091

Role Title:

Akamai App & API Protection Engineer

Business Area:

Dedicated Services

About This Role:

Role Purpose & Vision

 

eir business is seeking a Akamai App & API Protection Engineer to join a team of network and security infrastructure professionals delivering managed network services to a large Irish enterprise client. The role involves supporting the ongoing implementation, configuration, and optimisation of Akamai App & API Protector. This is a long-term, embedded support engagement where eir business will work closely with internal security and application teams.

Expectations From The Role:

Key Responsibilities:

 

•       Support the configuration, tuning, and day-to-day operation of Akamai App & API Protector

•       Assist in the review and adjustment of security policies for web applications and APIs

•       Monitor alerts and events, and support incident investigations under guidance

•       Work with internal teams to respond to WAF-related issues and change requests

•       Help identify potential improvements in rule tuning, coverage, and visibility

•       Contribute to documentation of rule sets, policy changes, and operational processes

•       Collaborate with Akamai and internal stakeholders to support secure rollout of protected apps

•       Engage in continuous learning and skill development around the Akamai platform

•       Prepare and deliver security reports and technical briefings covering operation, threat activity, policy compliance, risk exposure, and remediation recommendations.

Requirements For A Successful Application:

Desirable Experience

•       Exposure to Akamai solutions (e.g., Kona Site Defender, Edge DNS, or related services)

•       Experience supporting CDN, WAF, or API Gateway products

•       Familiarity with security alerting, logging, and monitoring tools

•       Previous experience supporting enterprise web applications or public APIs

 

Required Skills & Attributes

•       Web technologies (HTTP/S, APIs, DNS, TLS, etc.)

•       Web application security risks (e.g., OWASP Top 10)

•       Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

•       Willingness and capability to learn new tools and technologies on the job

•       Automation/ scripting skills such as Python

 

 

Working Model

•       Ongoing support model (not time-boxed)

•       Embedded within our internal security/application support teams

•       Collaboration with Akamai as a strategic vendor (Premium DDoS support already in place)

•       TBC: Operating hours, locations (remote/on-site) etc., 

Others:


About eir 
Our purpose is to connect for a better Ireland.   
 
Our ambition is to be the number one choice for telecommunications and technology solutions, delivering for our customers today and into the future. 
 
Our new values and behaviours reflect both who we are and who we strive to become.  They are the way that we bring our purpose to life in eir. 
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We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. 
 
If successful in the interview process, eir reserves the right to conduct appropriate suitability checks in relation to prospective employees including but not limited to reference checking and/or other searches using publicly available information. 
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