{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e3b5b8a20eca0bf3cd51f2c5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e3b5b8a20eca0bf3cd51f2c5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e3b5b8a20eca0bf3cd51f2c5","title":"Application security engineer","description":"Application Security Engineer – Bot Detection & Traffic RoutingWe are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to support the detection, analysis, and mitigation of automated bot traffic across enterprise web applications. This role will focus on web application security, traffic routing, load balancing, and content delivery optimization, working across technologies such as F5, AWS, and Akamai. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of web protocols, application security principles, and the ability to analyze web traffic logs to identify suspicious behavior and troubleshoot traffic-related issues.\r\nKey Responsibilities:\r\nMonitor, analyze, and mitigate malicious bot activity impacting web applications and services.\r\nDesign, implement, and support web traffic routing strategies across enterprise environments.\r\nConfigure and maintain Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies to protect critical applications.\r\nAnalyze web server and application logs to identify security threats, performance issues, and abnormal traffic patterns.\r\nInterpret and troubleshoot HTTP status codes and application responses.\r\nManage and optimize traffic delivery through Akamai Content Delivery Network (CDN).\r\nSupport domain management and DNS-related configurations within Akamai environments.\r\nConfigure, maintain, and troubleshoot F5 load balancers and traffic management solutions.\r\nPartner with application, infrastructure, and security teams to improve application availability and security posture.\r\nImplement security best practices within AWS-hosted applications and services.\r\nInvestigate security incidents related to web applications, automated traffic, and routing infrastructure.\r\nDevelop monitoring, alerting, and reporting capabilities for bot detection and web traffic analysis.\r\nRequired Qualifications:\r\n3+ years of experience supporting web applications, web servers, or application security platforms.\r\nStrong understanding of HTTP and HTTPS protocols.\r\nHands-on experience with Web Application Firewalls (WAF).\r\nExperience analyzing web server logs and application logs.\r\nAbility to identify, interpret, and troubleshoot HTTP response codes and traffic anomalies.\r\nKnowledge of application security concepts, including OWASP Top 10 and common web application vulnerabilities.\r\nExperience supporting production web environments and internet-facing applications.\r\nStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills.\r\nPreferred Qualifications:\r\nExperience with F5 Load Balancers (LTM, GTM, ASM/Advanced WAF).\r\nExperience with AWS cloud services and cloud networking.\r\nExperience administering or supporting Akamai CDN solutions.\r\nFamiliarity with bot management and automated traffic mitigation platforms.\r\nExperience with DNS, domain registration, and traffic routing concepts.\r\nKnowledge of scripting or automation tools such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.\r\nSecurity certifications such as Security+, AWS Security Specialty, GIAC, or similar.","company":"RIT Solutions","rawCompany":"rit solutions","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T01:18:54.675Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application security engineer","description":"Application Security Engineer – Bot Detection & Traffic RoutingWe are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to support the detection, analysis, and mitigation of automated bot traffic across enterprise web applications. This role will focus on web application security, traffic routing, load balancing, and content delivery optimization, working across technologies such as F5, AWS, and Akamai. 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