WAF Engineer
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WAF Engineer managing Web Application Firewall solutions for a global enterprise technology company. Collaborating with security and infrastructure teams for effective threat mitigation and security controls.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a subject matter expert responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions in a global enterprise environment
- Focus on protecting web applications, APIs, and digital assets through scalable and resilient security controls
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to ensure effective threat mitigation and alignment with enterprise security standards
- Design, configure, and optimize WAF policies, rules, and protection mechanisms
- Develop and maintain custom security rules aligned with OWASP Top 10 and emerging threats
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to WAF logs, alerts, and security events
- Support implementation and tuning of WAF solutions in cloud and hybrid environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure application and API exposure
- Implement automation and scripting to improve WAF configuration, deployment, and governance
- Provide guidance on application security, API protection, and edge security best practices
- Participate in incident response activities related to web-based threats and attacks
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the organization’s cybersecurity posture
Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience with Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies
- Knowledge of Akamai WAF or similar enterprise-grade WAF platforms
- Solid understanding of HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, DNS, CDN architectures, and API security
- Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and common web application attack vectors
- Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform is a plus
- Knowledge of cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with vulnerability management and secure application practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with global teams
- Fluent English is mandatory (written and spoken).
Benefits:
- Collaboration
- Continuous learning
- Respect for people
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