Remote Contract Opportunity Security Engineering Consultant (Akamai WAF/Bot Manager Premier)
Hello My name is Vinod Nagwanshi, and I'm an IT Recruiter with Infobahn SoftWorld Inc. I'm reaching out regarding a remote contract opportunity for a Security Engineering Consultant Akamai WAF/Bot Manager Premier Specialist. Based on the requirements, we are looking for an experienced security professional with strong hands-on expertise in Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Bot Manager Premier (BMP), particularly in enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have experience managing and optimizing WAF and bot-management policies, responding to real-world web application security incidents, mitigating OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and integrating security controls within AWS and hybrid-cloud environments. This role will play an important part in supporting application and workload migration to AWS. Please review the detailed job description below and if you would be interested in discussing this opportunity do share your most updated resume. Job Title: Security Engineering Consultant Akamai WAF/BotMan Specialist Location: Remote Duration: 6 months, with possible extension Work Arrangement: Remote Required Experience: 5+ years
Job Description
Overview We are seeking an experienced Security Engineering Consultant with deep expertise in Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Bot Manager Premier (BMP) to support a critical migration of applications and workloads to the AWS public cloud. This is a high-impact role requiring an individual who can enhance and optimize existing Akamai WAF and BMP policies and serve as a key responder during critical operational incidents and security events.
Responsibilities
Lead the assessment, optimization, and continuous improvement of Akamai WAF policies to ensure robust protection against OWASP Top 10 and emerging web vulnerabilities. Collaborate closely with cloud, application, and security teams to align WAF/BMP configurations with evolving business and compliance requirements. Respond rapidly and effectively to critical security incidents, performing root cause analysis, mitigating ongoing threats, and implementing preventive measures. Manage day-to-day Akamai WAF operations, including policy updates, tuning, false-positive mitigation, and rule deployment. Conduct periodic reviews of WAF logs and alerts, generating actionable insights and recommendations. Assist with knowledge transfer and documentation related to WAF policies, incidents, and operational procedures. Provide expert guidance on integrating Akamai WAF protections within a hybrid-cloud environment, focusing on security posture during the AWS migration. Ensure adherence to enterprise security standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience (5+ years) managing Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Bot Manager Premier (BMP) in large, complex enterprise environments, including rule sets, configuration management, reporting, and alerting capabilities. Hands-on experience responding to real-world web application security incidents and tuning Bot Manager policies to balance security effectiveness and application usability. Strong knowledge of web application security threats, especially OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies via WAF technologies. Familiarity with cloud network architectures, particularly AWS, and how WAF fits into hybrid/multi-cloud security postures. Proficiency in log analysis, SIEM integration, and security alert triage. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and produce clear technical documentation. Relevant certifications, such as GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or Akamai Certified Professional, are a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in financial services or similarly regulated industries. Prior exposure to infrastructure-as-code tooling for WAF policy management. Understanding of DevSecOps principles and security automation. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, please share your updated resume along with your current location, availability, and expected hourly rate. I would be happy to coordinate a quick call to discuss the position and next steps.