Cloud RTB WAF Engineer

Vallum Associates; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Cloud RTB WAF Engineer to work on deploying WAF solutions across all domains. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Web Application Security, proficiency in WAF tuning, and strong analytical skills. This role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure security implementations align with organizational standards. It’s an exciting opportunity for those passionate about Cyber Security in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Web Application Security log analysis.
• Strong experience with multiple WAF solutions.
• Proficiency in WAF tuning and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Work with teams for custom WAF rules and exception handling.
• Maintain communications to resolve service issues.
• Provide DevSecOps support for automation pipelines.

Skills

Web Application Security log analysis

WAF tuning and configuration

Cloud services WAF controls

Analytical skills

DevSecOps pipeline maintenance

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

F5

Akamai

Job description

Overview

The Cloud RTB WAF Engineer will work on the ECB Programme to deploy WAF solutions on all Bank domains and related names, covering internet-facing and internal web applications to meet regulatory requirements.

Role is part of the Run The Bank team. Using the Agile framework, you will work closely with Global Business Teams for custom rules and exception handling, advise teams on false positive analysis and baseline policy updates. You will maintain communications with Vendor teams as well as the Bank Cloud Platform Leads. You will service existing and new requests for WAF, manage multiple requests, and coordinate with Change Teams and other stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation.

DevSecOps support for maintaining automation pipelines and delivery work, identifying additional automation use cases for RTB to streamline processes.

You will form key relationships with senior stakeholders from the Business, Cloud Teams, Compliance and Cyber, and work closely with Project Managers on early risk identification, status reporting, and escalation where required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Run The Bank team and Global Business Teams for custom WAF rules and exception handling; perform false positive analysis and update baseline policies.
• Maintain communications with Vendor teams and Bank Cloud Platform Leads; serve WAF requests and resolve service issues; coordinate with Change Teams and other stakeholders for seamless implementation.
• Provide DevSecOps support for automation pipelines and identify additional automation use cases to streamline processes.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across Business, Cloud, Compliance and Cyber; provide risk identification, status reporting and escalation as needed.

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience with Web Application Security log analysis, from a Cyber SOC/CSIRT background, aiming to become a WAF Engineering SME across CN WAF (AWS, Azure, GCP, Modsec) and Multi-Vendor WAF products (F5, Akamai, etc.).

Core skills / Technical requirements

• Strong experience with multiple WAF solutions for edge, cloud, and on-premises.
• Strong experience with cloud services and their WAF controls (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of web application security attack methods and mitigations.
• Proficiency in WAF tuning and configuration with a solid foundation in web security principles.
• Develop custom WAF rules and features to address gaps and enhance security.
• Design and implement bespoke WAF processes and documentation with a thorough understanding of web security.
• Analytical skills to align platforms with MVP and Baseline Configurations, leveraging deep knowledge of WAF functionalities.
• Provide DevSecOps pipeline maintenance support for automation work.
• Familiarity with IDAM protocols and access control for WAF management, backed by web security knowledge.
• Understanding of HTTPS inspection, termination and certificate management.
• Experience with rate limiting techniques and integration into security configs.
• Experience with version control and update mechanisms for WAF solutions.
• Ability to document platform and organizational logging options with security implications in cloud environments.
• Experience interfacing with SOC during WAF-related security incidents.
• General connectivity, network issue management and service management experience.

Other skills

• Attention to detail when analysing large data sets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience working in Agile or knowledge of its principles.
• Experience on Information Security / Cyber Security / IT Security projects and Infrastructure projects is desirable.

Kind Regards

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Senior Delivery Consultant

Office: 02033759240

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Industries: Banking

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Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Posted: 1 month ago