Senior Akamai Security Engineer at CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

Position	Senior Akamai Security Engineer
Posted	20 Feb 2026
Expired	22 Mar 2026
Company	CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location	Knutsford \| GB
Job Type	Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler for the position of Senior Akamai Security Engineer. If the Senior Akamai Security Engineer vacancy in Knutsford matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Role: Senior Akamai Security Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite / 40% remote - Knutsford, Cheshire
Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026
Rate: £550 to £600 per day Inside IR35

Role Overview

We're looking for a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large-scale digital platforms.

This role sits at the sharp end of web security - protecting high-traffic environments from modern threats while improving performance and resilience. Expect real engineering challenges, complex environments, and zero room for checkbox security.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, configure, and optimise Akamai security solutions including Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, and CDN
Lead end-to-end implementation of Akamai security policies and custom rules
Perform threat analysis, log monitoring, and security incident response for web traffic
Implement and manage rate limiting, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and zero-trust controls
Partner with engineering and application teams to embed secure Akamai configurations into delivery pipelines
Manage Akamai properties, edge redirects, certificates, and traffic routing rules
Tune WAF policies to minimise false positives while maximising threat coverage
Provide technical leadership, documentation, and best-practice guidance

Required Skills & Experience

Extensive hands-on experience with the Akamai platform: Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN
Strong understanding of web security fundamentals: OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot protection, API security
Deep knowledge of HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, caching strategies, and CDN optimisation
Experience supporting large-scale, high-traffic production environments
Scripting and automation skills (Python, Shell, Akamai APIs)
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and performance-tuning capability

Nice to Have

Akamai certifications (ACE, Akamai Security Architect)
Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
Experience with SIEM platforms and security analytics

Job Info:

Company: CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Position: Senior Akamai Security Engineer
Work Location: Knutsford
Country: GB

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