Akamai Security Engineer
+10 months+
+Inside IR35
+£425 - £466 a day
+Hybrid working in Knutsford
We are looking for an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of Akamai security solutions across enterprise web and API platforms. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient, and high-performing digital services.
Key Responsibilities
Configure and maintain Akamai security tools including Kona Site Defender (KSD), WAF, and Bot Manager
Implement and manage security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations
Monitor web traffic, identify threats, and support incident response activities
Tune WAF and bot protection rules to minimise false positives and enhance effectiveness
Support CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation
Manage certificates, edge redirects, property updates, and console changes
Collaborate with application teams to ensure secure deployments and adherence to best practice
Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of web security operations
Required Skills & Experience
Hands-on experience with Akamai technologies (KSD, WAF, CDN)
Strong understanding of web security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, bot management)
Solid knowledge of HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching, and content delivery networks
Basic scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, or Akamai APIs)
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
Akamai certification (ACE)
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Exposure to DevSecOps tooling, CI/CD pipelines, or Infrastructure as Code
Experience working with SIEM or monitoring tools
This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity within a large-scale financial technology environment, offering hybrid flexibility and the chance to work on critical digital security initiatives.
If you'd like to discuss this Akamai Security Engineer in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch