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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Digital & IT Technical Spec 1 - Web Application... - **Company:** Parker Hannifin Corp. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Firewall, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Domain Name System (DNS), Network Protocols, Akamai, Web Application Security, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Web Platforms, Web Services, Web Traffics, Software Troubleshooting, Web Technologies, Api Gateway, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ggca2w ## About the Role + 4 year University/College Degree or equivalent. + 5+ years in the IT field and 3+ years of hands-on experience managing cloud-based WAF platforms, Akamai preferred + You are comfortable working in a full stack software development environment. + Experience analyzing security logs, traffic patterns, and attack behavior + Strong networking fundamentals and familiarity with network protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, DNS) and web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, APIs). + Solid understanding of all phases of the web Software Development Life Cycle + Deep understanding of digital platforms and technologies + Experience in System Integration touch points - API Gateway, ETL, WebServices (REST,SOAP) + Experience in working within an Agile/SCRUM software development model + Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills + Ability to adapt to changing roles and changing priorities + Strong interpersonal skills and relate well with all levels of the organization + Excellent written and verbal communication skills ## Description The Web Application Security Engineer is responsible for enterprise Web Application Firewall and edge security operations protecting high-traffic ecommerce applications and APIs. This role provides hands-on ownership of Akamai security platforms and supports additional security technologies. This position requires strong operational discipline, deep understanding of web application threats, and the ability to balance security enforcement with availability and customer experience in production environments. Essential Functions: + Monitor and analyze inbound web traffic to identify and respond to suspicious activities, ensuring real-time threat mitigation. + Collaborate with cross functional teams to integrate WAF solutions into CI/CD pipelines and application architectures and focus on maturing WAF protections. + Maintain and optimize WAF configurations to balance security, performance, and user experience and enable process optimization and automation. + Be involved in regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify gaps in WAF protection. + Maintain a close working relation with the Application Development team to ensure optimal protections are used for all new application releases. + Ensure adequate testing and validation and has been performed for all protections and mitigations before rollout. + Collaborate with our Software Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management teams to solve difficult technical problems, define and deliver highly scalable cloud applications and make fact-based recommendations regarding tactical and strategic technology adoption for our team. + Promote, foster, and proactively implement agile best practices daily. + Design, deploy, and manage WAF solutions for on-premise and cloud-based platforms + Develop and fine-tune WAF policies, rules, and signatures to mitigate known threats and application abuses as well as emerging threats. + Lead incident response efforts for web application and network attacks, including root cause analysis and remediation. ## Related Videos - [What the Heck is Edge Computing Anyway?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/593-what-the-heck-is-edge-computing-anyway) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Software Security 101: Secure Coding Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/220-software-security-101-secure-coding-basics) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What is a web developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/18-what-is-a-web-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [IT Webinars for Programmers to Stay Updated](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/351-it-webinars-for-programmers-to-stay-updated) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)