Track Lead - CheckPoint PPC (Software), Cloud Security
India
Job Description
Track Lead - CheckPoint PPC (Software), Cloud Security
Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Summary

Senior Edge Security Engineer - Akamai/WAF

Engineer Akamai edge security solutions including TLS, certificates, Host Header/SNI controls, URL restrictions, WAF integration, CDN optimization, and load balancing.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer Akamai edge, CDN, WAF, load-balancing, TLS, and certificate configurations.

• Implement Host Header/SNI controls, URL restrictions, and secure traffic-management policies.

• Analyze performance and security behavior, troubleshoot incidents, and automate repeatable controls.

• Follow approved architecture, security, change, documentation, and service-management controls.

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, security, and business stakeholders; communicate progress, risks, decisions, and support needs.

Skill Requirements

• Suggested baseline: 8+ years in the relevant engineering domain, including ownership of complex production environments.

• Hands-on capability aligned to the role scope: Engineer Akamai edge security solutions including TLS, certificates, Host Header/SNI controls, URL restrictions, WAF integration, CDN optimization, and load balancing.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues, document designs and procedures, and work effectively across distributed teams.

• Working knowledge of enterprise security, change, incident, problem, release, and operational-readiness practices.

Other Requirements

Education and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• Relevant cloud, platform, network, data, security, DevOps, IT service management, or project-management certifications are desirable where applicable to the role.

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 230,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.