For an important international Cybersecurity project , we are looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist / Application Security Engineer – Akamai WAF with solid experience in web application security and hands-on expertise in the management and configuration of Akamai Web Application Firewall solutions.

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The role will be performed in a full remote working model and will involve close collaboration with international technical and security teams.

A good command of English is mandatory , as the resource will operate on a daily basis in an international environment.

Main Responsibilities

- Management and configuration of Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions.
- Definition, implementation and tuning of security policies.
- Analysis and management of false positives, anomalies and security events.
- Protection of web applications and APIs from common cyber threats.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting of WAF-related issues.
- Support in the analysis of web vulnerabilities and application security risks.
- Collaboration with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Development and Application teams.
- Support in the management of security rules, signatures and protection mechanisms.




- Contribution to the continuous improvement of web application security controls.

Requirements

- At least 3 years of professional experience in Cybersecurity, Application Security or a similar role.
- Hands-on experience with Akamai WAF .
- Good knowledge of Web Application Security principles.
- Knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and common web vulnerabilities.
- Experience in WAF policy management, rule tuning and application protection.
- Experience in troubleshooting and security analysis activities.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaborate with distributed international teams.
- Professional working proficiency in English .

Experience with the following technologies will be considered a plus:

- Akamai App & API Protector
- Kona Site Defender
- API Security
- Bot Management
- DDoS Protection
- SIEM and security monitoring tools

Availability Required

The role is full remote .

Availability to start ASAP is required.

The project will be carried out in an international environment , therefore daily communication in English is expected. xykwogc

Compensation

Gross annual salary range: €28,000 – €38,000 , depending on experience and technical seniority.

Applications can be sent to:

📌 Esperto Di Cybersecurity (Milano)
🏢 agap2 Italia
📍 Milano