Akamai Security Engineer months++Inside IR35+ 425 - 466 a day +Hybrid working in Knutsford We are looking for an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of Akamai security solutions across enterprise web and API platforms. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient, and high-performing digital services.Key ResponsibilitiesConfigure and maintain Akamai security tools including Kona Site Defender (KSD), WAF, and Bot ManagerImplement and manage security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurationsMonitor web traffic, identify threats, and support incident response activitiesTune WAF and bot protection rules to minimise false positives and enhance effectivenessSupport CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisationManage certificates, edge redirects, property updates, and console changesCollaborate with application teams to ensure secure deployments and adherence to best practiceMaintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of web security operationsRequired Skills and ExperienceHands-on experience with Akamai technologies (KSD, WAF, CDN)Strong understanding of web security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, bot management)Solid knowledge of HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching, and content delivery networksBasic scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, or Akamai APIs)Strong troubleshooting, analytic