Web Application Firewall Engineer (Akamai)

DaCodes

Brazil Remote permanent

Posted: January 12, 2026

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Job Description

Work at DaCodes!

We are a firm of experts in high-impact software and digital transformation.

For over 10 years, we’ve been building technology- and innovation-driven solutions thanks to our team of 300+ talented #DaCoders, including developers, architects, UX/UI designers, PMs, QA testers, and more. Our team collaborates on projects with clients across LATAM and the United States, delivering outstanding results.

At DaCodes, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your professional growth, work on a wide variety of projects across different industries, and contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructures.

Our DaCoders play a key role in the success of both our business and our clients’. You’ll be the expert driving our projects, with access to disruptive startups and global brands.

Interested?

Requirements:
We are looking for a Web Application Firewall Engineer with hands-on experience managing and optimizing Akamai WAF solutions. This role will focus on protecting web applications, tuning security rules, and supporting global clients in English-speaking environments.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and optimize Akamai WAF policies
• Monitor web traffic and investigate security threats and anomalies
• Tune rules to reduce false positives while maintaining strong security
• Collaborate with application, cloud, and security teams
• Support incident analysis related to web application attacks
• Document configurations, processes, and security findings in English

Requirements

• Experience working with Akamai WAF or Akamai security products
• Strong understanding of web security (OWASP Top 10)
• Knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, TLS, and CDN concepts
• Experience in cloud or DevSecOps environments
• Advanced English communication skills

Nice to Have

• Akamai certifications
• Experience with other WAF solutions (Cloudflare, F5, Imperva)
• Scripting or automation experience

Benefits:
🚀 Integration into global brands and disruptive startups.

🏡 Remote work / Home office.

📍 If a hybrid or on-site modality is required, you will be informed from the first interview.

⏳ Schedule aligned with the assigned project or work cell.

📅 Monday to Friday work schedule.

🎉 Day off on your birthday.

🏥 Major medical expenses insurance (applicable in Mexico).

🛡️ Life insurance (applicable in Mexico).

🌎 Multicultural work teams.

🎓 Access to courses and certifications.

📢 Meetups with special guests from the IT industry.

📡 Virtual team-building events and interest groups.

📢 English classes.

🏆 Opportunities across our different business lines.

🏅 Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.

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