AWS WAF Engineer

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

Education sponsorship

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking a security-focused AWS WAF specialist in Pune to deploy and configure WAF for web apps and APIs, manage Web ACLs, and drive production rollouts. You will tune rules, support onboarding of new applications, and implement geo-blocking and custom rule sets.

Strong AWS WAF expertise and security certifications are preferred. The role offers a hybrid work model with opportunities to work on cutting-edge cloud security projects and contribute to threat modelling and

Qualifications

• Experience implementing AWS WAF across web apps and APIs.
• Knowledge of security controls and OWASP Top 10.
• Certifications in AWS and security are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure AWS WAF for web applications and APIs.
• Create and manage Web ACLs.
• Implement protection policies based on business and security requirements.
• Execute pilot deployments, testing, and production rollouts.
• Support onboarding of new applications into AWS WAF.
• Perform WAF tuning and optimization after deployment.
• Configure and maintain WAF rules and AWS managed rule groups.
• Implement custom rule sets and geo-blocking.

Skills

AWS WAF

AWS Shield

CloudFront

ALB

API Gateway

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

AWS CLI

Security best practices

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CLI

Job description

What You'll Do:

• AWS WAF Deployment Implementation Deploy and configure AWS WAF for web applications and APIs.
• Create and manage Web ACLs.
• Implement application protection policies based on business and security requirements.
• Execute pilot deployments, testing, and production rollouts.
• Support onboarding of new applications into AWS WAF.
• Perform WAF tuning and optimization activities following deployment.
• WAF Rule Configuration Configure and maintain
• AWS Managed Rule Groups
• Custom Rule Sets
• Geo Blocking

Expertise You'll Bring:

• AWS Security AWS WAF AWS Shield AWS CloudFront AWS Application Load Balancer (ALB) API Gateway CloudWatch AWS Security Services Application Security OWASP Top 10 Secure SDLC Application Threat Modelling Web Application Security API Security Cloud Infrastructure AWS Networking VPC Route 53 Load Balancers TLS/SSL Monitoring Logging CloudWatch SIEM Integrations Security Monitoring Log Analysis Automation (Preferred) Terraform CloudFormation Python AWS CLI
• Preferred Certifications: AWS Certified Security Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) AWS WAF Specialist Training / Certification
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”