Akamai WAF Security Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Cary, NC

Position Overview

Job Title Akamai WAF Security Engineer

Corporate Title Assistant Vice President

Location Cary, NC

Who we are

In short – an essential part of Deutsche Bank’s technology solution, developing applications for key business areas.

Our Technologists drive Cloud, Cyber and business technology strategy while transforming it within a robust, hands-on engineering culture. Learning is a key element of our people strategy, and we have a variety of options for you to develop professionally. Our approach to the future of work champions flexibility and is rooted in the understanding that there have been dramatic shifts in the ways we work.

Having first established a presence in the Americas in the 19th century, Deutsche Bank opened its US technology center in Cary, North Carolina in 2009. Learn more about us here .

Overview

As WAF security Engineer, you will be pivotal member of the team that builds and maintains the infrastructure. Professionals applying for this position should be very experienced and highly skilled in Akamai CDN. You would be a successful professional for this position loves challenges and problem solving. This role requires someone who can work both independently and as part of a team. You will collaborate closely with engineers across Cloud Platform, Infosec and Engineering.

This position is also responsible for delivering monthly metrics and coordinating internal and external audits in Partnership with Control Owners and external Auditing firms.

What We Offer You

  • A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration

  • A hybrid working model with up to 60% work from home, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days

  • A commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement. Access to a strong network of Communities of Practice connecting you to colleagues with shared interests and values

  • Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits. Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs

What You’ll Do

  • Manage Akamai and F5, including Onboardings, and WAF rules

  • Troubleshoot Akamai and F5 -related issues, analyzing logs and traffic patterns to identify root causes

  • Advise technology teams and management of identified risks and treatment options with reporting and status management

  • Ensure compliance with security standards by configuring SSL/TLS, bot mitigation, and DDoS protection

  • Audit execution and risk analysis; audit coordination and delivery

  • Participate in on-call rotation over weekend

Skills You’ll Need

  • Familiarity with CDN integrations and Application Programming Interface (API) security Frameworks and proven experience with Akamai and F5 WAF solutions, including CDN, WAF, and performance optimization tools

  • Experience in integrating websites and implementing CDN technologies (performance, security, reliability, scalability)

  • Experience on Splunk, or other SIEM (security information and event management) Monitoring

  • Strong knowledge of protocols, DNS, and web architecture and a strong proficiency in CDN configuration and administration and understanding of core networking concepts

  • Experience monitoring Akamai services for performance and availability using Akamai Control Center and other monitoring tools and troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Akamai configurations and performance

Skills That Will Help You Excel

  • Understanding of Post Quantum Cryptography, SSL/TLS

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences

  • Skilled in crafting professional documentation

  • Comprehensive knowledge of auditing practices

  • Scripting or Automation Experience

Expectations

It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Cary office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.

Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in Cary is $100,000 - $153,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Deutsche Bank Benefits

At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authenti­cally and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!

Learn more about your life at Deutsche Bank through the eyes of our current employees

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We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view "Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement" and the following notices: "EEOC Know Your Rights" ; "Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act" ; and "Employee Polygraph Protection Act" .
Posted 2026-01-30

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