At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse and update app policies to protect against DDOS attacks and enhance security.
- Company: Join World Wide Technology, a leader in IT services and consulting.
- Benefits: Competitive contract pay, flexible work environment, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cybersecurity while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in software deployment, web application security, and collaboration with teams.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
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APAC Resourcing Specialist (For Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, India, Malaysia) at World Wide Technology
Skills required
- Analyze and update all app policies on boarded to the existing environment of Akamai App & API Protector (formerly known as KONA).
Review policy sets to ensure there are no gaps that may leave client vulnerable to another DDOS attack.
Understand if there are any other capability augmentations that need consideration.
- Review and work with the App team to cache state web page elements for CDN usage.
- Analyse and update all WAF rules separately from the activity listed in point 1.
- Client currently has a good internal bench of Akamai App and API Protector experts.
This staff augmentation will help boost the current team and bring best practice ideas to help reduce/avoid future DDOS attacks.
A successful candidate will be capable of
- Deploying software to RHEL & Windows based systems using automation tools whilst having the ability to troubleshoot common software installation failures at network, operating system or application levels.
- Advising on and communicating software development and web application security principles, including the OWASP Top 10.
- Work collaboratively with application and project teams and developers.
- Assessing and conveying cybersecurity risks.
We highly value experience in any of the following areas
- Utilizing Dev Ops and scripting tools (e. g., Jenkins, Bamboo, Git, Maven, Artifactory, Bash, Power Shell, Python).
- Understanding enterprise risk, governance, and compliance.
- Creating and leading security education and awareness initiatives for developers and application teams.
- Experience with Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), IAST, DAST, Container Security, Software Composition Analysis, threat modelling, and the analysis and reporting of application security metrics.
- Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job function
- Information Technology
- Industries
- IT Services and IT Consulting and Banking
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Akamai Security Consultant in Sydney employer: World Wide Technology
WWT is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, wellness programs, and competitive pay. With a strong focus on fostering a collaborative work culture, WWT provides ample opportunities for career advancement and skill development, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the consulting field across Australia and New Zealand.
