Akamai WAF Technical Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Job Description:

Job Title Akamai WAF Technical Engineer

Corporate Title Assistant Vice President

Location Cary, NC

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Web Application Firewall (WAF) Engineer to join our established security team. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of our WAF deployment, including design, implementation, configuration, optimization, and ongoing maintenance. You will work closely with other security and engineering teams to ensure the protection of our web applications from evolving cyber threats. You will be leaned on to liaise with other engineering teams to integrate the WAF solution seamlessly on premise and in the cloud.

What We Offer You

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days

• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement

• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits

• Educational resources, matching gift, and volunteer programs

What You’ll Do

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain WAF solutions to protect our web applications from various attacks, including OWASP Top 10 and Zero-Day vulnerabilities

• Collaborate with application development teams to transition their apps behind the WAF. Then provide ongoing support as application design changes necessitate

• Stay up to date on the latest WAF technologies, threats, and best practices

• Participate in security assessments and penetration testing activities

• Document WAF configurations, policies, and procedures and also create and maintain technical documentation

• Assist with onboarding and training junior security engineers

Skills You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Moderate years of experience in information security and relevant years in Web Application Security

• In-depth knowledge of WAF technologies and solutions (e.g., F5 BIG-IP WAF, Imperva Secure Sphere, Cloud flare WAF)

• Strong understanding of web application security concepts (OWASP Top 10, Structured Query Language (SQL) Injection, XSS, etc.)

• High level understanding of HTML concepts

• Experience with network security concepts (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems)

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills and strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) a plus

• Experience with SIEM and security information and event management (SIEM) tools a plus

• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP) a plus

Expectations

It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Jacksonville office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.

Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in Cary, NC is $100,000 to $142,250. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Deutsche Bank Benefits

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