Application Security Engineer — Imperva WAF Specialist

Confidential; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to manage its Web Application Firewall service. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience with Web applications and 1-3 years of hands-on experience with Web Application Firewall technology. Responsibilities include advising on security practices, coordinating change management, and refining processes to enhance application protection. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. This role also requires strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience working with Web applications.
• 1-3 years hands-on experience with Web Application Firewall technology.
• Ability to analyze the request/response model for Web applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Web Application Firewall service and refine processes.
• Advise business stakeholders on security in the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Coordinate change management with advisory boards.

Skills

Web Application Security

Imperva Web Application Firewalls

Web troubleshooting tools

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Imperva SecureSphere

Job description

A leading tech company is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to manage its Web Application Firewall service. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience with Web applications and 1-3 years of hands-on experience with Web Application Firewall technology. Responsibilities include advising on security practices, coordinating change management, and refining processes to enhance application protection. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. This role also requires strong communication skills and attention to detail.