Technical Specialist - Application Security

Intertec Softwares; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Dubai seeks a Technical Specialist in Application Security to lead WAF implementation and manage SSL certificates. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with Forcepoint technologies and a strong grasp of network/application security. Responsibilities include troubleshooting security issues, developing security policies, and mentoring junior engineers within a dynamic team. This role offers a competitive salary package and a chance to contribute critical security measures in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in network/application security focusing on WAF technologies.
• 3 years of hands-on experience with Forcepoint WAF and DAM in enterprise.
• Proficient in Forcepoint WAF policy creation and custom rule development.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and configuration of F5 WAF across enterprise environments.
• Monitor WAF logs to identify threats and maintain WAF policies.
• Manage the lifecycle of SSL/TLS certificates and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Network/application security

WAF technologies

HTTP/S protocols

Problem-solving skills

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Tools

Forcepoint WAF

Forcepoint DAM

SSL/TLS

Job description

Job Title

Technical Specialist Application Security

Certification

Relevant certifications (e.g. Forcepoint Certified CISSP)

Experience

8 10 Years

Responsibilities

Application Security: F5 WAF

• Lead the implementation and configuration of F5 WAF across enterprise environments.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of WAF-related issues.
• Monitor WAF logs and alerts to identify and respond to potential threats.
• Develop and maintain WAF policies rulesets and custom signatures.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure secure application delivery.
• Conduct regular WAF health checks performance tuning and upgrades.
• Provide L3 support for escalated incidents and service requests.
• Participate in security assessments and vulnerability management initiatives.
• Document technical procedures configurations and incident reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

DAM Responsibilities

• Deploy configure and manage Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) solutions (e.g. Forcepoint DAM Imperva or AURVA).
• Monitor and analyze database activity to detect anomalies unauthorized access and policy violations.
• Create and manage DAM policies alerts and reports for compliance and auditing.
• Integrate DAM with SIEM and other security platforms for centralized monitoring.
• Collaborate with database administrators and compliance teams to ensure secure and compliant data access.
• Perform forensic analysis and support investigations related to database activity.

SSL Certificates

• Manage the full lifecycle of SSL/TLS certificates including issuance renewal revocation and replacement.
• Work with Certificate Authorities (CAs) to procure certificates according to organizational needs.
• Configure and deploy SSL certificates on web servers load balancers mail servers and other network devices.
• Monitor SSL certificate expirations and maintain an inventory to avoid service disruptions.
• Troubleshoot SSL-related issues including handshake failures certificate chain problems and trust errors.
• Implement and enforce best practices for certificate management including key management and secure storage.
• Collaborate with IT security and application teams to ensure proper SSL deployment and adherence to security policies.
• Stay current with SSL/TLS protocols vulnerabilities and industry standards such as TLS 1.2 and Certificate Transparency.
• Support audits and compliance efforts related to encryption and certificate management

Mandatory

• 5 years of experience in network/application security with a focus on WAF technologies.
• 3 years of hands‑on experience with Forcepoint WAF and DAM in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of HTTP/S protocols OWASP Top 10 and web application architectures.
• Proficiency in Forcepoint WAF policy creation custom rule development and integration with SIEM tools.
• Experience with SSL/TLS load balancing and reverse proxy configurations.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Python Bash) for automation and log analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority