Job Description
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Web & API Security Engineer (Akamai)
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Rate - £500 - £600 Inside IR35
\n Duration - 6 months initial
\n Location - Surrey - Twice a week on site
\n We're supporting a major organisation looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join its growing security team.
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You'll play a key role in protecting customer facing applications, APIs and Internet facing services, taking ownership of web and API security controls while helping to strengthen the organisation's overall security posture.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Manage and optimise Akamai WAAP configurations, WAF policies, security rules and exceptions.
- Tune controls to improve protection and reduce false positives.
- Identify vulnerabilities and drive remediation activities.
- Support the wider cyber security strategy and security improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with Security Engineering, SOC, Architecture and Infrastructure teams.
- Present security recommendations to technical and senior stakeholders.
- Support audit and compliance activities, including remediation of audit findings.
- Contribute to security projects from design through to implementation.
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About You
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- Strong Cyber Security background with hands on security engineering experience.
- Proven experience administering Akamai WAAP.
- Strong knowledge of WAF policy tuning, API security controls and application onboarding.
- Good understanding of OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Security Top 10.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and application layer attack mitigation.
- Experience with vulnerability management, Qualys and attack surface monitoring tools.
- Understanding of patch management and vulnerability remediation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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Reasonable Adjustments:
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Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Security Engineer in Surrey employer: Sanderson Recruitment Plc
At Sanderson Recruitment Plc, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects in the dynamic field of Identity Governance and Administration. Located in the heart of the UK, we offer a supportive environment where your expertise in IAM can thrive, making a meaningful difference for our clients.
