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Cloud Security Engineer – WAF / Application Security
Job Title:
Cloud Security Engineer – WAF / Application Security
Location:
Singapore
Business Unit:
Enterprise Services
About the Role
Akkodis is looking for a
Cloud Security Engineer with strong hands-on WAF / Application Security experience
to join our Enterprise Services team in Singapore.
In this role, you will support enterprise customers in implementing, managing and troubleshooting cloud-based application security solutions. You will work closely with customers, solution architects, cloud engineers and security specialists to protect customer-facing applications against evolving cyber threats.
This is a WAF / Application Security-focused role rather than a generic Cloud Security position.
Key Responsibilities
WAF & Application Security
Deploy, configure and manage
Cloud Web Application Firewall (CWAF)
solutions.
Implement and maintain security policies to protect web applications against:
OWASP Top 10 attacks
Layer 7 attacks
DDoS threats
Bot attacks
API security threats
Monitor and investigate security events, alerts and incidents.
Analyse application traffic and recommend appropriate security and remediation measures.
Support customer onboarding, implementation and optimisation of WAF and application security services.
Application Traffic & Troubleshooting
Analyse and troubleshoot
end-to-end customer web traffic and application flows
.
Perform root-cause analysis for application performance, availability and security issues.
Troubleshoot issues relating to
HTTP/HTTPS, DNS and SSL/TLS
.
Work with customers and internal technical teams to identify and resolve application security and traffic-related issues.
Provide technical recommendations to improve application security, availability and service reliability.
Customer & Technical Support
Work directly with enterprise customers to understand technical requirements and security challenges.
Provide guidance on application security best practices.
Explain technical issues and recommended solutions clearly to customers and stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement of security services, processes and operational practices.
Stay updated on emerging application security, WAF and cloud security technologies.
Job Requirements
Degree or Diploma in
Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline
.
Minimum
3 years of relevant experience
in WAF, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Security or Managed Security Services.
Strong preference for hands-on WAF / Application Security engineers rather than generic Cloud Security profiles.
Hands-on experience with
Cloud Web Application Firewall (CWAF)
solutions.
Imperva Cloud WAF is highly preferred.
Candidates with relevant hands-on experience in
Akamai, Cloudflare, F5 or Radware
will also be considered.
Strong understanding of:
HTTP/HTTPS
DNS
SSL/TLS
TCP/IP and networking fundamentals
Web application security
Cloud application architectures
Strong hands-on experience in
troubleshooting customer web traffic and security issues
.
Experience analysing application traffic, security events and alerts.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and customer communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional technical teams.
Good to Have
Experience with
CDN technologies
.
Knowledge of
DDoS protection
and mitigation solutions.
Experience with
API security
.
Exposure to DNS management and application delivery technologies.
Experience with
SIEM / security monitoring tools
.
Familiarity with
AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
.
Basic scripting or automation experience using
Python, PowerShell, Bash or APIs
.
Security certifications such as
CISSP, CCSP, Security+, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer or Imperva certifications
will be advantageous.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a technically strong and customer-focused engineer who:
Has practical, hands-on experience with
WAF and Application Security
.
Enjoys troubleshooting complex web traffic and security issues.
Can analyse problems across application, network and security layers.
Is comfortable working directly with enterprise customers.
Can communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Takes ownership of issues and drives them through to resolution.
Has a strong interest in evolving cloud and application security technologies.
What You Can Expect
Exposure to leading
WAF, application security and cloud security technologies
.
Hands-on experience supporting enterprise customers across different industries.
Opportunity to work across
WAF, CDN, DNS, DDoS, API and application security
environments.
Collaboration with experienced security engineers, architects and cloud specialists.
Exposure to complex enterprise application and security environments.
Potential opportunities for longer-term career progression within the organisation, subject to business requirements and performance.
Apply Now
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team. Take the next step in your career journey with
Akkodis
.
To apply, please submit your
updated resume
, along with the following details:
Expected salary
Notice period
Earliest availability
We are looking for candidates who can join as soon as possible. Candidates with shorter notice periods or immediate availability will be highly preferred.
Please click on the
"Apply Here"
button to submit your application directly, or email your resume to:
Susmita Sahu
HR People & Client Services Lead
*************
Our team will review all applications, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the selection process.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Talent, Academy, Consulting, and Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together.
With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow.
Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. The Adecco Group is a leader in delivering expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.
Job Title:
Cloud Security Engineer – WAF / Application Security
Location:
Singapore
Business Unit:
Enterprise Services
About the Role
Akkodis is looking for a
Cloud Security Engineer with strong hands-on WAF / Application Security experience
to join our Enterprise Services team in Singapore.
In this role, you will support enterprise customers in implementing, managing and troubleshooting cloud-based application security solutions. You will work closely with customers, solution architects, cloud engineers and security specialists to protect customer-facing applications against evolving cyber threats.
This is a WAF / Application Security-focused role rather than a generic Cloud Security position.
Key Responsibilities
WAF & Application Security
Deploy, configure and manage
Cloud Web Application Firewall (CWAF)
solutions.
Implement and maintain security policies to protect web applications against:
OWASP Top 10 attacks
Layer 7 attacks
DDoS threats
Bot attacks
API security threats
Monitor and investigate security events, alerts and incidents.
Analyse application traffic and recommend appropriate security and remediation measures.
Support customer onboarding, implementation and optimisation of WAF and application security services.
Application Traffic & Troubleshooting
Analyse and troubleshoot
end-to-end customer web traffic and application flows
.
Perform root-cause analysis for application performance, availability and security issues.
Troubleshoot issues relating to
HTTP/HTTPS, DNS and SSL/TLS
.
Work with customers and internal technical teams to identify and resolve application security and traffic-related issues.
Provide technical recommendations to improve application security, availability and service reliability.
Customer & Technical Support
Work directly with enterprise customers to understand technical requirements and security challenges.
Provide guidance on application security best practices.
Explain technical issues and recommended solutions clearly to customers and stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement of security services, processes and operational practices.
Stay updated on emerging application security, WAF and cloud security technologies.
Job Requirements
Degree or Diploma in
Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline
.
Minimum
3 years of relevant experience
in WAF, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Security or Managed Security Services.
Strong preference for hands-on WAF / Application Security engineers rather than generic Cloud Security profiles.
Hands-on experience with
Cloud Web Application Firewall (CWAF)
solutions.
Imperva Cloud WAF is highly preferred.
Candidates with relevant hands-on experience in
Akamai, Cloudflare, F5 or Radware
will also be considered.
Strong understanding of:
HTTP/HTTPS
DNS
SSL/TLS
TCP/IP and networking fundamentals
Web application security
Cloud application architectures
Strong hands-on experience in
troubleshooting customer web traffic and security issues
.
Experience analysing application traffic, security events and alerts.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and customer communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional technical teams.
Good to Have
Experience with
CDN technologies
.
Knowledge of
DDoS protection
and mitigation solutions.
Experience with
API security
.
Exposure to DNS management and application delivery technologies.
Experience with
SIEM / security monitoring tools
.
Familiarity with
AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
.
Basic scripting or automation experience using
Python, PowerShell, Bash or APIs
.
Security certifications such as
CISSP, CCSP, Security+, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer or Imperva certifications
will be advantageous.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a technically strong and customer-focused engineer who:
Has practical, hands-on experience with
WAF and Application Security
.
Enjoys troubleshooting complex web traffic and security issues.
Can analyse problems across application, network and security layers.
Is comfortable working directly with enterprise customers.
Can communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Takes ownership of issues and drives them through to resolution.
Has a strong interest in evolving cloud and application security technologies.
What You Can Expect
Exposure to leading
WAF, application security and cloud security technologies
.
Hands-on experience supporting enterprise customers across different industries.
Opportunity to work across
WAF, CDN, DNS, DDoS, API and application security
environments.
Collaboration with experienced security engineers, architects and cloud specialists.
Exposure to complex enterprise application and security environments.
Potential opportunities for longer-term career progression within the organisation, subject to business requirements and performance.
Apply Now
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team. Take the next step in your career journey with
Akkodis
.
To apply, please submit your
updated resume
, along with the following details:
Expected salary
Notice period
Earliest availability
We are looking for candidates who can join as soon as possible. Candidates with shorter notice periods or immediate availability will be highly preferred.
Please click on the
"Apply Here"
button to submit your application directly, or email your resume to:
Susmita Sahu
HR People & Client Services Lead
*************
Our team will review all applications, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the selection process.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Talent, Academy, Consulting, and Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together.
With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow.
Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. The Adecco Group is a leader in delivering expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.
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