Akamai Engineer

Job Description

Akamai Engineer / SME Company: Kiya.ai Work Mode: Remote (preferred Pune/Hyderabad) Role Overview: Kiya.ai is seeking an experienced Akamai Engineer / SME (Subject Matter Expert) to join our global Network Security team. You will be instrumental in enhancing our web application security by leading Akamai WAF onboarding, configuring CDN, and implementing Akamai defense tooling. This role requires a hands-on expert who can guide global tech functions through WAF migrations and ensure optimal web security practices. Scope of Work: Work as an integral part of the global Network Security team, collaborating closely with the WAF team. Work with and guide global tech functions to migrate the global suite of hosted applications to WAF. Map IP addresses / FQDNs to services and applications (Business Analyst function). Liaise with service owners and/or associated teams to gather relevant application data for WAF migration purposes (Business Analyst function). Analyze web behavior and performance to establish acceptable application thresholds (SME function). Perform policy tuning in accordance with performance baselining (SME function). Transition WAF from transparent to enforcement mode (SME function). Conduct data cleansing and validation. Review WAF Logs and implement the best Akamai defense tools. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for Akamai solutions. Skills / Experience Required: Web network security / WAF SME with the ability to be hands-on. Strong experience in WAF Akamai onboarding, CDN configurations, and implementing Akamai defense tooling. Ideally, experience with Akamai Kona or Kona Site Defender , etc. Proven SME consultative person with excellent problem-solving abilities. Experience in onboarding web services into WAF (Akamai) platforms in monitoring / transparent mode (SME function). Proficiency in finding vulnerabilities in WAF logs. Ability to implement best web security practices.