Security Architect/Akamai SME

MUST HAVE Industry experience needed?: Cyber Networking Security In depth knowledge of Akamai Tool Years of experience needed: 5 The team wants hands-on proficiency in configuring, managing, and monitoring Akamai's cloud security portfolio to protect web applications, APIs, and enterprise infrastructure from cyber threats. NON-NEGOTIABLES Education: No specific degree explicitly required by client. Akamai Security Toolset (5+ years): Hands-on expertise in the Akamai Console managing edge security policies, version releases, and rule sets. Bot Management (4+ years): Deep experience reviewing Custom Bot Categories, building custom conditions, and managing client lists. Traffic Analysis & Troubleshooting: Proven capability to independently evaluate complex web traffic patterns and deploy appropriate allow/deny responses without third-party vendor oversight. Application Security (4 6 years): Advanced enterprise-level application security (P3 level equivalent) and networking knowledge. DISQUALIFIERS Candidates requiring hands-on direction or vendor guidance to interpret Akamai traffic patterns and implement deny rules. Candidates with only basic perimeter networking experience who lack direct, hands-on administration of the Akamai Console. Inability or unwillingness to train and mentor internal team members. REQUIRED SKILLS Akamai Web Security Suite (5+ years): Deep, hands-on experience in the Akamai Console managing traffic policies, bot management, client lists, and configuration version promotion. Application Security (4 6 years): Advanced proficiency in threat analysis, edge security controls, and traffic inspection. Bot Management & Traffic Policy Design (4+ years): Demonstrated experience configuring Custom Bot Categories and fine-tuning granular Allow/Deny rules. Cybersecurity & Network Infrastructure (5+ years): Solid foundation in edge architecture, web application firewall (WAF) concepts, and HTTP/S traffic diagnostics.