* Senior Network Engineer – Akamai Cloud WAF
* Part-Time Contract | ~2 Months | Remote / Onsite
Overview
We're currently supporting a security-focused initiative and seeking a
Senior Network Engineer
with
deep hands-on experience in Akamai's Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF)
. This role will play a key part in onboarding key domains, configuring protections, and enabling secure traffic routing via the Akamai platform.
This is a
part-time engagement (3 days per week)
over
approximately 2 months
, with flexible work arrangements.
Responsibilities
* Lead the technical onboarding of web domains into the Akamai WAF platform
* Configure and tune WAF protections to suit application risk profiles
* Enable secure traffic redirection and DNS changes to route through Akamai
* Analyse logs to identify false positives and adjust rules accordingly
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and testing
* Support certificate management (TLS/SSL) for encrypted traffic inspection
* Provide technical input into change planning and rollout support
Skills & Experience
* Essential: Strong hands-on experience with Akamai Cloud WAF
* Solid understanding of DNS and traffic redirection (CNAME, A records)
* Skilled in managing TLS/SSL certificates and HTTPS traffic inspection
* Strong grasp of HTTP/S protocols, headers, and web traffic patterns
* Proven ability to onboard domains and tune WAF rule sets
* Confident reviewing logs and resolving false positives
* Experience working across web application stacks and infrastructure layers
* Scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python) a plus, but not essential
Interested candidates who meet the required skillset of the role are encouraged to apply via the link with an updated resume. Reference BIHI 113158