Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Security and Networking Engineer to join their team and strengthen the security and reliability of their network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have expertise in network and web application security, working closely with cross-functional teams to protect high-traffic platforms.
Responsibilities
- Investigate security incidents and optimize security configurations across the platform
- Collaborate with Security, DevOps, Infrastructure and Application teams to strengthen protection
- Configure and manage DDoS protection, bot mitigation and web application firewall solutions
- Analyze HTTP/HTTPS traffic to detect and mitigate potential threats
- Maintain and enhance edge security solutions on the Akamai platform
- Troubleshoot networking issues related to TCP/IP, DNS, CDN and TLS/SSL
- Build expertise in Akamai security products to support platform operations
- Ensure high availability of infrastructure through load balancing and proxy configurations
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in network security and web application security with proficiency in HTTP/HTTPS traffic analysis
- Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS and CDN as well as TLS/SSL, load balancing and proxies
- Understanding of WAF concepts and experience with security technologies such as DDoS protection, bot mitigation and web application firewalls or edge security solutions
- Flexibility to quickly gain expertise in the Akamai platform (mandatory for the role)
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the capability to investigate security incidents and optimize security configurations
- Experience collaborating with Security, DevOps, Infrastructure and Application teams
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
- Hands-on experience with Akamai technologies or similar CDN/security platforms such as Cloudflare, Fastly, Imperva or F5
- Experience supporting high-traffic eCommerce or customer-facing applications
- Familiarity with PCI-DSS, GDPR or other security compliance standards
- Akamai certifications or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
- Free English classes with certified teachers
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Four trust days per year for personal needs
- Discounts for fitness clubs
- Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)
- Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
- Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
- Medical & family care package
- Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
- Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership
- Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
- Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
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