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... bot detection, and rate limiting policies Traffic Management & Policies Configure rate limiting, request throttling, and quota management Set up circuit breakers, health checks, and retry logic ...

Senior Sales Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Be the go-to technical expert for Kasada's platform from bot detection to web application integration. * Deliver compelling, story-driven demos that bring the technology to life. * Own proof-of ...

Drive strategy across multiple Integrity domains (policy enforcement, bot detection, fraud prevention, IP theft, risk measurement, abuse prevention), balancing near-term response with durable systems.

Senior Sales Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Be the go-to technical expert for Kasada's platform from bot detection to web application integration. * Deliver compelling, story-driven demos that bring the technology to life. * Own proof-of ...

Sr. Product Manager - Agentic Security

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$142K - $188K/yr

Our group delivers features such as attack protection, bot detection, adaptive MFA, identity security for AI Agents and related analytics / insights on the effectiveness of our solutions in thwarting ...

Senior Security Engineer (Remote)

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$110K - $151K/yr

Experience working on anti-abuse mechanisms such as CAPTCHA and bot detection. About the Client: They are a charitable, not-for-profit organization. The anticipated annual pay range of this position ...

Sr. Product Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$143K - $189K/yr

Our group delivers features such as attack protection, bot detection, adaptive MFA, identity security for AI Agents and related analytics / insights on the effectiveness of our solutions in thwarting ...

Sr. Product Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $172K/yr

Our group delivers features such as attack protection, bot detection, adaptive MFA, identity security for AI Agents and related analytics / insights on the effectiveness of our solutions in thwarting ...

You will be an expert in DataDome solutions and understand in-depth: how the product works, its implementation, lifecycle, the bot detection process, and the dashboards' functionalities * Leading ...

Sr. Product Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$139K - $184K/yr

Our group delivers features such as attack protection, bot detection, adaptive MFA, identity security for AI Agents and related analytics / insights on the effectiveness of our solutions in thwarting ...

Sr. Product Manager

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$142K - $188K/yr

Our group delivers features such as attack protection, bot detection, adaptive MFA, identity security for AI Agents and related analytics / insights on the effectiveness of our solutions in thwarting ...

You will be an expert in DataDome solutions and understand in-depth: how the product works, its implementation, lifecycle, the bot detection process, and the dashboards' functionalities * Leading ...

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Bot Detection information

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in Bot Detection roles?

Professionals in Bot Detection roles often face the challenge of keeping up with rapidly evolving attack techniques, as cybercriminals continually develop more sophisticated bots to bypass defenses. Staying ahead requires continuous learning, close monitoring of traffic patterns, and swift adaptation of detection strategies. Additionally, balancing the effective blocking of malicious bots while minimizing false positives that could impact real users is a critical aspect of the job. These challenges make the work dynamic and intellectually engaging, and successful bot detection specialists are those who enjoy problem-solving and adapting to new threats.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Bot Detection position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Bot Detection, a strong background in cybersecurity, data analysis, and knowledge of machine learning or statistical modeling is essential, typically supported by a degree in computer science, information security, or a related field. Experience with tools such as SIEM platforms, bot mitigation software, scripting languages (like Python), and relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, CISSP) is often preferred. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are highly valued soft skills in this role. These abilities are important to identify and respond to sophisticated automated threats, safeguard digital environments, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional security teams.

What is a Bot Detection job?

A Bot Detection job involves identifying and mitigating automated bots that engage in fraudulent, malicious, or non-human activities on digital platforms. Professionals in this role use data analysis, machine learning, and behavior-based techniques to differentiate between real users and bots. Their work helps prevent fraud, enhance cybersecurity, and protect businesses from automated threats like account takeovers, spam, and scraping.

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Kong Administrator

Kong Administrator

Unikon IT

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Other

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Role Overview
A Kong Administrator is responsible for deploying, configuring, managing, and maintaining the Kong API Gateway infrastructure that serves as the central control point for an organization's APIs and microservices traffic.

Core Responsibilities
Gateway Configuration & Management

Deploy and configure Kong Gateway (OSS or Enterprise) across environments (dev, staging, production)
Manage Services, Routes, Consumers, and Plugins via Kong Admin API, Kong Manager, or declarative config (deck/kong.yaml)
Design and enforce routing rules, load balancing strategies, and upstream configurations
Maintain multi-workspace or multi-environment Kong topologies
Security & Access Control

Implement authentication plugins API Key, OAuth 2.0, JWT, OIDC, mTLS, Basic Auth
Configure authorization policies using ACL, RBAC (Enterprise), and OPA integrations
Manage SSL/TLS certificates and certificate rotation
Enforce IP restriction, bot detection, and rate limiting policies
Traffic Management & Policies

Configure rate limiting, request throttling, and quota management
Set up circuit breakers, health checks, and retry logic
Implement request/response transformation plugins
Manage canary releases and A/B routing strategies
Plugin Ecosystem

Evaluate, configure, and maintain bundled and custom plugins
Develop or integrate Lua-based or Go/Python custom plugins
Manage plugin priority ordering and scope (global, service, route, consumer)
Observability & Monitoring

Integrate Kong with logging platforms (Datadog, Splunk, ELK, PrometheGrafana)
Configure access logs, error logs, and audit logs
Set up health dashboards and SLA/SLO alerting
Monitor latency, error rates, and upstream health metrics
High Availability & Scalability

Configure Kong in DB-less or PostgreSQL/Cassandra backed modes
Manage clustering, horizontal scaling, and failover for Kong data plane nodes
Deploy and manage Kong with Kubernetes (Kong Ingress Controller / KIC)
Tune performance parameters (worker processes, connection pools, timeouts)
CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code

Manage Kong configurations via decK for GitOps workflows
Integrate Kong config deployment into CI/CD pipelines
Version control all gateway configurations
Perform zero-downtime configuration updates and rollbacks
Developer Portal & API Lifecycle (Enterprise)

Administer the Kong Developer Portal for API documentation and onboarding
Manage API versioning strategies and deprecation policies
Support internal teams with API onboarding and consumer provisioning
Governance & Compliance

Enforce API governance standards and naming conventions
Maintain audit trails for configuration changes
Support SOC 2, PCI-DSS, or HIPAA compliance requirements through gateway controls
Document all gateway policies and runbooks
Key Skills & Qualifications


Area Details
Core Tools Kong Gateway, decK, Kong Manager, Kong Admin API
Protocols HTTP/S, gRPC, WebSocket, REST, GraphQL
Auth Standards OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, SAML
Infrastructure Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Terraform
Scripting Lua, Python, Bash
Databases PostgreSQL, Cassandra (for traditional mode)
Observability Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK Stack
CI/CD GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI
Seniority Levels
Junior Admin Plugin configuration, consumer management, basic routing, ticket-based changes
Mid-level Admin Full lifecycle management, CI/CD integration, security policy implementation
Senior/Lead Admin Architecture design, custom plugin development, enterprise governance, cross-team enablement, capacity planning