Senior Engineer - Akamai I On-site, Bangalore at Optiv

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

5+ years’ experience with WAF technologies, preferably Imperva, Akamai or Cloudflare
6+ years of broader IT Security experience
Strong background in cybersecurity and understanding of web application security practices
Expertise in Web Application Firewalls, alerts and detections, and data log analysis
Ability to solo deliver or act as "point" for complex projects/requests
Effective team communicator
Ability to maintain professional and technical knowledge (e.g., attending workshops, reviewing publications)
Obtain and maintain top tier vendor certification and accreditation
Availability for 24/7 support and on-site Work from Office role in Bangalore

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain web application firewall systems for global customers
Act as technical escalation point to assist junior engineers
Lead deployment and management activities, connector configuration, custom rule development, workflow configuration and development, and third-party system integration
Lead User Acceptance Testing and bug-related engineering efforts
Provide knowledge transfer and post-production support
Monitor and analyze security events, alerts, and logs; investigate and respond to potential security incidents, working with SOC and Cybersecurity teams
Develop and maintain detection rules, alerts, and reports; provide investigation findings to business units
Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to integrate WAF with CDNs such as Akamai and Radware
Utilize WAF data for vulnerability assessment and recommend remediation measures to customers
Maintain accurate documentation of WAF configurations, policies, procedures, runbooks; prepare reports and metrics on web application security
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cybersecurity, Engineering, Development) for use cases addressing business needs and security requirements; provide training and guidance on WAF best practices
Complete administrative tasks like time and expense entry, status reporting, and project completion reporting
Act as contributor in Optiv communities for solutions of focus

Skills

Imperva

Akamai

Cloudflare

WAF

Web Application Security

Log Analysis

Incident Response

Custom Rule Development

Workflow Configuration

Third-Party Integration

Optiv

Cybersecurity advisory and solutions provider

About Optiv

Optiv helps businesses manage and reduce cyber risks by providing advisory services and solutions tailored to their specific needs. Their services cover the entire cybersecurity lifecycle, including strategy development, technology validation, and implementation of security measures. They serve nearly 6,000 clients across various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and digital systems remain secure. Unlike many competitors, Optiv focuses on customized solutions and ongoing support, adapting to the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Their goal is to empower organizations to secure their operations effectively and prepare for future challenges in technology, such as AI and IoT.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$12MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees