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We are looking for a dedicated Applications Security Specialist, 100% Remote - can be anywhere in the US. MUST work EST hours/schedule, $70-$80/hr pay for a 7-month contract temp role. In this role, you will be a part of the Information Security team, focusing heavily on Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Bot Management technologies. You will lead efforts to design, optimize, and manage security defenses across web and mobile applications while ensuring a seamless balance between security controls and user experience. Requires 3+ years of hands-on experience with Akamai WAF and Bot Manager, including configuration, policy tuning, and business integration and 3+ years in application security, with both offensive and defensive experience preferred. APPLY NOW!
Overview:
Our client is seeking an Application Security Consultant to join the Information Security team and help advance our application security program. This role will play a critical part in the design, build, and operation of security capabilities that protect the company s web and mobile applications, with a primary focus on Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies and Bot Management. A major responsibility will be building out and optimizing the Akamai WAF technology stack as part of the company s Digital Replat forming initiative.
As a member of the Cybersecurity team, the consultant will play a central role in executing the application security program s architecture and framework, while providing critical guidance to development and application teams. The position will work directly with business application teams on the design, delivery, and protection of our web and mobile products. Regular interaction with both technical and business personnel will be required to provide security analysis and recommendations that balance security with business needs.
Responsibilities:
Work Schedule:
Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:
RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!
RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.
Remote Application Security Specialist (Akamai)
Posted: 09/03/2025
2025-09-03
2025-10-15
Industry: General / Other - General
Job Number: 14808
Pay Rate: 70.00-80.00
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Applications Security Specialist, 100% Remote - can be anywhere in the US. MUST work EST hours/schedule, $70-$80/hr pay for a 7-month contract temp role. In this role, you will be a part of the Information Security team, focusing heavily on Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Bot Management technologies. You will lead efforts to design, optimize, and manage security defenses across web and mobile applications while ensuring a seamless balance between security controls and user experience. Requires 3+ years of hands-on experience with Akamai WAF and Bot Manager, including configuration, policy tuning, and business integration and 3+ years in application security, with both offensive and defensive experience preferred. APPLY NOW!
Overview:
Our client is seeking an Application Security Consultant to join the Information Security team and help advance our application security program. This role will play a critical part in the design, build, and operation of security capabilities that protect the company s web and mobile applications, with a primary focus on Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies and Bot Management. A major responsibility will be building out and optimizing the Akamai WAF technology stack as part of the company s Digital Replat forming initiative.
As a member of the Cybersecurity team, the consultant will play a central role in executing the application security program s architecture and framework, while providing critical guidance to development and application teams. The position will work directly with business application teams on the design, delivery, and protection of our web and mobile products. Regular interaction with both technical and business personnel will be required to provide security analysis and recommendations that balance security with business needs.
Responsibilities:
- The consultant will be responsible for day-to-day operations of Akamai WAF and Bot Management technologies, including policy tuning, detection updates, and adapting protections to address evolving attack methods. The role will ensure that security controls remain effective without introducing unnecessary friction, performance issues, or customer impact. This position will also oversee supporting application security technologies such as code scanning solutions, keeping tools, detections, and protections current and aligned with the company s security requirements.
- 1Design and build new services with the Akamai WAF technology stack as part of the company s Digital Replatforming initiative, including integration with business applications and alignment with evolving security requirements. 402Operate and manage.
Work Schedule:
- 100% Remote - can be anywhere in the US. MUST work EST hours/schedule
- **Could require off-hour support, after 5pm EST As Needed**
- 35 hour work week - Monday Friday
- Project - Digital Platforming
Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:
- Must have at least 3 years experience with Akamai
- + 3years of offense/defense application security experience with proven expertise with Akamai WAF and Bot Manager, including policy tuning, configuration, detection updates, and integration with business applications
- Knowledge of web and mobile application development and deployment methodologies
- Familiarity with programming/scripting languages such as Node.Js, React Native, JavaScript, Java, and Python to support troubleshooting and integration
- Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience securing AWS cloud environments, including APIs and serverless applications
- Strong understanding of application and API security vulnerabilities (beyond OWASP Top Ten) and effective remediation techniques that minimize business impact
- Experience implementing and administering complex application security solutions, with emphasis on cloud-delivered services and DevSecOps integration
- Solid understanding of agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD pipeline integration
- Familiarity with security threat intelligence sources and how they inform application
- Mobile Development experience
- Must have AWS
- Experience with React Native - nice to have
- Hospitality experience - nice to have
RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!
RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.
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