Security Engineer

Everforth Apex
Chicago, IL, United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Application Firewall Bash Shell Content Delivery Networks Cloud Computing Domain Name System (DNS) Web Servers Python (Programming Language) Open Web Application Security Windows PowerShell Cloud Services Akamai
+6 more
Web Application Security Web Applications Web Traffics Scripting Load Balancing Software Security

Job description

  • Monitor, analyze, and mitigate malicious bot activity impacting web applications and services.
  • Design, implement, and support web traffic routing strategies across enterprise environments.
  • Configure and maintain Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies to protect critical applications.
  • Analyze web server and application logs to identify security threats, performance issues, and abnormal traffic patterns.
  • Interpret and troubleshoot HTTP status codes and application responses.
  • Manage and optimize traffic delivery through Akamai Content Delivery Network (CDN).
  • Support domain management and DNS-related configurations within Akamai environments.
  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot F5 load balancers and traffic management solutions.
  • Partner with application, infrastructure, and security teams to improve application availability and security posture.
  • Implement security best practices within AWS-hosted applications and services.
  • Investigate security incidents related to web applications, automated traffic, and routing infrastructure.
  • Develop monitoring, alerting, and reporting capabilities for bot detection and web traffic analysis.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to support the detection, analysis, and mitigation of automated bot traffic across enterprise web applications. This role will focus on web application security, traffic routing, load balancing, and content delivery optimization, working across technologies such as F5, AWS, and Akamai. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of web protocols, application security principles, and the ability to analyze web traffic logs to identify suspicious behavior and troubleshoot traffic-related issues., * 3+ years of experience supporting web applications, web servers, or application security platforms.

  • Strong understanding of HTTP and HTTPS protocols.
  • Hands-on experience with Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
  • Experience analyzing web server logs and application logs.
  • Ability to identify, interpret, and troubleshoot HTTP response codes and traffic anomalies.
  • Knowledge of application security concepts, including OWASP Top 10 and common web application vulnerabilities.
  • Experience supporting production web environments and internet-facing applications.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with F5 Load Balancers (LTM, GTM, ASM/Advanced WAF).
  • Experience with AWS cloud services and cloud networking.
  • Experience administering or supporting Akamai CDN solutions.
  • Familiarity with bot management and automated traffic mitigation platforms.
  • Experience with DNS, domain registration, and traffic routing concepts.
  • Knowledge of scripting or automation tools such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Security certifications such as Security+, AWS Security Specialty, GIAC, or similar.

About the company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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