Akamai App & API Protection Engineer
Role Title:
Akamai App & API Protection Engineer
Business Area:
Dedicated ServicesAbout 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.,
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