Security Analyst III

• Must haves: (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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Proficient in log analysis, SIEM integration, and security alert triage.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and produce clear technical documentation.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Akamai Certified Professional) are a plus.
• Experience working in financial services or similarly regulated industries.
• Prior exposure to infrastructure-as-code tooling for WAF policy management is a bonus.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and security automation.

Who We Are:
The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.
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