hands-on log analysis experience. Proficiency in analysing traffic patterns using tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, or custom scripts. Experience working with at least three major WAF vendors (eg, Akamai, F5, AWS, GCP). Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 and modern web attack techniques. Desirable Skills/Experience Experience in DevSecOps practices and pipeline automation. Security engineering expertise More ❯
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
NP Group
Contract: Akamai WAF Tuning SME Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months (extendable) Location: Hybrid (On site in Sheffield/Birmingham or Edinburgh 3 days a week) Rate: Negotiable depending on experience (deemed inside IR35) Reference: 19543 You will be a Akamai WAF tuning specialists with in-depth Akamai expertise. Immediate contract for experienced Akamai WAF engineers … to help augment the internal Efficacy and Security Engineering teams with hands-on consultancy focused on WAF tuning and efficacy testing across Akamai, F5 and cloud-native WAFs (covering at least two out of three major CSPs: AWS, Azure, GCP). A focus on tuning rules, analysing data, reducing false positives, and validating control efficacy in production-like conditions. More ❯
and optimizing configurations. Ideal candidates should have a background in SOC, CSIRT, AppSec, or Ethical Hacking, with hands-on experience in at least three major WAF platforms such as Akamai, F5, AWS, or GCP. Key Responsibilities Design and implement complex custom WAF rules to address security gaps. Develop and integrate efficacy testing for WAF rules into automation pipelines. Provide … Background in SOC/CSIRT, Application Security, or Ethical Hacking. Skilled in log analysis tools (eg, Splunk, Wireshark) and Scripting for traffic review. Experience with multiple WAF platforms (eg, Akamai, F5, AWS, GCP). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Able to craft and implement WAF policies specific More ❯
have experience in SOC or CSIRT and AppSec or Ethical Hacking for in-depth log analysis and have previously worked with at least three major WAF vendors such as Akamai, F5, AWS, GCP, etc. The successful candidate will help defend the organization and its customers from web-based attacks that could cause substantial harm to the company's operations … and anomalies in web traffic. Experience with tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, or custom scripts to process and analyze logs. Experience with at least three major WAF solutions (eg, Akamai, F5, AWS, GCP) and an understanding of their unique configurations and capabilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, capable of More ❯
Edinburgh, UK (Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week) Objective: Augment the internal Efficacy and Security Engineering teams with hands-on consultants focused on WAF tuning and efficacy testing across Akamai, F5 , and cloud-native WAFs (covering at least two out of three major CSPs: AWS, Azure, GCP). This is a professional services engagement - not platform engineering-with a … focus on tuning rules, analysing data, reducing false positives, and validating control efficacy in production-like conditions. Scope Includes: Hands-on tuning experience with Akamai and F5 (minimum 1 of each). Custom rule creation , OWASP rule tuning (especially for F5), false positive reduction. Log analysis and data-driven tuning based on real traffic. Support for cloud-native WAF More ❯