Akamai WAF Engineer

Job Title: Akamai WAF Engineer

Location: Leeds

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Akamai WAF Engineer who has expertise in web application security, content distribution and in Threat and Vulnerability Management, DDoS protections, and delivering change projects into the organisation. As a part of the Cyber Security Team and work with other cyber professionals across Digital Cyber Security and the wider organisation, contributing to the success of the team across multiple aspects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver security software and configurations using Akamai, GCP and Azure cloud native products.
• Deliver and maintain security solutions for our Enterprise and Digital Channels.
• Manage DDoS, Vulnerability management and threat intelligence, certification, ensuring layer 6 & 7 defences are one step ahead of cyber criminals.
• Involved in all the incidents and threats to Lloyds cyber security to understand how we can mitigate future attacks.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with multiple WAF solutions for edge, cloud, and on-premise
• Proficiency in WAF tuning and configuration, coupled with a strong foundation in web security principles and practices.
• Develop custom WAF rules and features, addressing gaps and enhancing overall security measures
• Capability to design and implement bespoke WAF processes and documentation, underpinned by a thorough understanding of web application security.
• Analytical skills to review and align platforms with MVP and Baseline Configurations, leveraging a deep knowledge of WAF functionalities and limitations.
• Providing DevSecOps pipeline maintenance support for the automation works
• Familiarity with IDAM protocols and access control measures for WAF management, informed by strong web security knowledge.

Benefits: You will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, training, and development, as well as an exciting career within a fast paced and dynamic business. The benefits include;

• Contributory pension
• Extra holiday purchase
• Life insurance policy
• Private medical insurance

Equal Opportunities: Wipro is an advocate for positive change and conscious inclusion. As a global employer, we strive to create a diverse Wipro family by remaining committed to the development of our culture, diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants are welcome.