Lead II - Software Engineering

Who we are:

At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

 

Summary:

UST is looking for  Akamai – Sr Analyst

 

The Opportunity:

Configure and maintain Akamai WAF (Kona Site Defender) policies to secure global websites from OWASP Top 10 threats Customize and deploy security configurations using Akamai Security Configuration APIs and templates Monitor real-time security s, attack trends, and apply mitigations using adaptive security rules Implement bot management and rate control policies to protect APIs, login endpoints, and form submissions Collaborate with InfoSec and DevOps teams to align WAF protections with internal threat models and security standards Configure rules for geo-blocking, IP reputation, header validation, and token-based access Integrate WAF policies into CI/CD pipelines using automation and version-controlled configurations

 

What you need:

·       Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience administering Akamai CDN in a large-scale, high-traffic environment

·       Strong experience in handling Akamai WAF/Kona Site Defender in production environments

·       Expertise in configuring custom rulesets to block SQLi, XSS, RFI, and credential stuffing attacks

Proficient in managing security policy versions, rule staging, testing, and promoting to production. Knowledge of bot categories, detection mechanisms, and integration of Bot Manager rules Familiarity with EdgeSecurityPack, API protections, rate limiting, and DDoS mitigation strategies Experience with Security Configuration API, automated WAF updates, and integration with GitOps pipelines

 

Technologies:

·       Akamai WAF, Kona Site Defender, Edge Security, Bot Manager, Akamai Property Manager, Security Configuration APIs

 

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of standard HTTP headers, origin behavior, TLS configurations, and edge security features Comfortable working with Property Manager to align WAF rules with edge delivery and site functionality Experience working in agile/scrum environments and cross-functional security-focused teams

 

What we believe:

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do. 

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

 

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

 

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

 

• To support and promote the values of UST.

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures