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Web Application Security Engineer Jobs in Georgia

Omnissa

Application Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$56.50 - $75.50/hr

This is a hands-on application security role for an engineer who can own well-scoped work and deliver it independently. You'll contribute across multiple areas of the security program - from secure ...

Omnissa

Application Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$56.50 - $75.50/hr

This is a hands-on application security role for an engineer who can own well-scoped work and deliver it independently. You'll contribute across multiple areas of the security program - from secure ...

Omnissa, LLC

Application Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$56.50 - $75.50/hr

This is a hands‑on application security role for an engineer who can own well‑scoped work and deliver it independently. You'll contribute across multiple areas of the security program -- from ...

Omnissa

Application Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$56.50 - $75.50/hr

This is a hands‑on application security role for an engineer who can own well‑scoped work and deliver it independently. You'll contribute across multiple areas of the security program -- from ...

Apex Systems

Application Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$56.50 - $75.50/hr

Job#: 3045714 Application Security Engineer Location: Atlanta, Georgia - Charlotte, NC - Raleigh, NC (On-site 5x/week) Role Overview We are seeking an Application Security Engineer to enhance our ...

Worldpay

Network Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$100K - $137K/yr

This is a hands-on engineering role focused primarily on web application firewalls, edge security, application-layer controls, bot mitigation, API protection, and traffic inspection. Our core ...

Morgan Stanley

Lead Application Security Eng

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

This is a Lead Application Security Engineering position at the Vice President level, which is part ... Understanding of web protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, and SSL/TLS. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN ...

Morgan Stanley

Lead Application Security Eng

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

This is a Lead Application Security Engineering position at the Vice President level, which is part ... Understanding of web protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, and SSL/TLS. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN ...

Morgan Stanley

Lead Application Security Eng

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

This is a Lead Application Security Engineering position at the Vice President level, which is part ... Understanding of web protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, and SSL/TLS. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN ...

Omnissa

Staff II - Application Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$56.50 - $75.50/hr

Application Security Engineer - Staff 2 Primary Locations - Hybrid 3 days in office in either Atlanta, GA or Mountain View, CA Can be open to fully remote individuals who are located in the United ...

Omnissa

Staff II - Application Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$56.50 - $75.50/hr

Application Security Engineer - Staff 2 Primary Locations - Hybrid 3 days in office in either Atlanta, GA or Mountain View, CA Can be open to fully remote individuals who are located in the United ...

SNC-Lavalin

Web Application Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Follow team standards for coding, testing, source control, security, accessibility, documentation ... We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future ...

Stem Xpert

Sr. information security engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

The engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all security technologies ... Experience with internet, web, application and network security techniques. * Experience with ...

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How much do web application security engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for web application security engineer in Georgia is $56.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.69 and $63.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a web application security engineer?

A Web Application Security Engineer is a specialist responsible for protecting web applications from security threats and vulnerabilities. They analyze code, perform security testing, and implement measures to safeguard applications against attacks like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and data breaches. Their work involves collaborating with developers to design secure systems, monitoring for security incidents, and staying updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and threats. Ultimately, they help ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of web-based applications.

How does a web application security engineer typically collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices?

Web Application Security Engineers work closely with software developers throughout the software development lifecycle, often participating in design reviews, code audits, and threat modeling sessions. They provide guidance on secure coding standards, identify potential vulnerabilities early, and recommend remediation strategies. Regular communication and knowledge sharing, such as conducting security training or workshops, help foster a security-first mindset across the team. This collaborative approach ensures that security is integrated from the outset rather than added as an afterthought.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a web application security engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Web Application Security Engineer, you need a solid understanding of web technologies, application vulnerabilities (such as OWASP Top 10), and a background in computer science or cybersecurity. Familiarity with security testing tools like Burp Suite, Nessus, and proficiency in secure coding practices or relevant certifications such as CEH or OSCP are typically required. Outstanding problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help in identifying, mitigating, and explaining security risks. These skills and qualities are essential to protect applications from cyber threats and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data.

What cities in Georgia are hiring for Web Application Security Engineer jobs?

Cities in Georgia with the most Web Application Security Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Web Application Security Engineer job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,623 per year, or $56.1 per hour.

Akamai WAF Security Engineer

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

The AES Group
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Role: Akamai WAF Security Engineer
Location: NYC, NY or Alpharetta, GA - 3 days a week onsite (in-person interview is mandatory)
Let’s create our future together at The AES Group!
About The AES Group

The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company that has been bringing businesses and talent together for over 20 years to deliver innovative solutions that have the greatest positive impact on society. AES has helped over 40 business enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, engage their customers, empower their employees, and transform their business operations with the power of cloud, data, AI, engineering, and other emerging technologies.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Akamai WAF Security Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing, managing, and optimizing Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions. The ideal candidate will lead enterprise application onboarding and migration to Akamai WAF, perform WAF policy tuning, support AI/LLM and API security initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance web application security across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead onboarding and migration of internet-facing applications to Akamai Kona Site Defender (WAF).
  • Coordinate with application, DNS, load balancer, firewall, proxy, and QA teams to execute application migrations, testing, cutovers, and rollback plans.
  • Analyze WAF events, investigate false positives, and tune security policies while minimizing business impact.
  • Review production traffic, blocked requests, and implement targeted policy exceptions where appropriate.
  • Support AI/LLM workloads and API security, including troubleshooting AI-generated traffic, designing compensating controls, and implementing API-specific protections.
  • Monitor and analyze security events across WAF, Bot Manager, API Security, Client Reputation, and DDoS platforms.
  • Conduct quarterly security reviews, WAF upgrades, policy optimization, and migration from monitor mode to deny mode.
  • Investigate production incidents, application latency, traffic routing, load balancer interactions, and WAF-related outages.
  • Provide security architecture guidance on OWASP Top 10, API security, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and secure web application design.
  • Partner with application owners, infrastructure teams, auditors, risk management, and security leadership to track onboarding progress and remediation activities.
  • Develop dashboards and metrics for WAF adoption, security exceptions, bot mitigation effectiveness, API discovery, and attack trends.
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison with Akamai, supporting product enhancements, troubleshooting, roadmap discussions, and pilot deployments.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Akamai Web Application Security.
  • Strong experience with Akamai Kona Site Defender (KSD).
  • Experience with Akamai Bot Manager.
  • Experience with Akamai API Security.
  • Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 web application security risks.
  • Experience in WAF policy tuning, false-positive analysis, and security event monitoring.
  • Experience responding to production security incidents and troubleshooting WAF-related issues.
  • Knowledge of DNS, Load Balancers, Reverse Proxies, Firewalls, SSL/TLS, and HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with AI/LLM Security.
  • Hands-on experience with Akamai Firewall for AI.
  • Enterprise-scale WAF migration and application onboarding experience.
  • Experience in the Financial Services domain.
  • Knowledge of API security, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and Client Reputation controls.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Relevant Akamai or cybersecurity certifications are a plus.

This role requires a security professional with deep Akamai expertise who can lead enterprise WAF deployments, optimize security policies, support emerging AI security initiatives, and collaborate across infrastructure, application, and security teams to strengthen the organization's web application security posture.