Network Security Engineer (WAF) - North Central (Remote in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm seeks a Network Security Engineer with experience in cloud-based DDoS protection and WAF solutions. The role involves designing and managing security platforms, collaborating with teams, and optimizing traffic flow. Join a rapidly growing company focused on providing top-notch security solutions.

Benefits

Remote work primarily

Health insurance options

Paid holidays and flexible time off

Mobile and internet allowances

Retirement plan eligibility

Pet benefit option

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience managing cloud WAF/DDoS platforms.
• Strong understanding of core networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based security platforms.
• Collaborate with teams for secure traffic flow.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Networking Concepts

Education

Network Security Certification

Tools

Cloudflare

Akamai

F5 BIG-IP

Job description

GuidePoint Security - Network Security Engineer

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a holistic approach to evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables top organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources, and implement solutions that mitigate risks.

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer with hands-on experience in deploying and managing cloud-based DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of platforms such as Cloudflare, Akamai, or similar, and have experience in building custom rulesets for application-layer protection and traffic shaping. This role involves strategic consulting and direct implementation in enterprise environments, focusing on secure traffic delivery, performance optimization, and incident mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based security platforms, including WAF, DDoS mitigation, bot protection, and CDN configuration (Cloudflare, Akamai, etc.).
2. Build and manage custom rules (e.g., page rules, rate limits, transform rules, iRules) to enforce security policies and traffic optimization.
3. Collaborate with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and resilient traffic flow to internet-facing assets.
4. Optimize configurations for latency, performance, and availability, including global traffic routing, failover, and load balancing.
5. Support incident response efforts related to DDoS events or WAF bypass attempts.
6. Document configurations and develop operational runbooks for client handoffs or internal support teams.
7. Conduct security assessments of WAF and edge configurations to identify improvements or misconfigurations.
8. Assist in migrating from or integrating with on-premises platforms such as F5, including translating custom logic to cloud WAF solutions.
9. Stay informed on evolving threat actor behaviors, industry DDoS tactics, and mitigation techniques.

Required Qualifications:

1. 2-4 years of experience managing cloud WAF/DDoS platforms in enterprise environments.
2. Deep familiarity with Cloudflare and/or Akamai edge protection services.
3. Experience in creating custom page rules, rate limiting policies, or traffic filtering logic.
4. Strong understanding of core networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, load balancing, NAT, and routing.
5. Hands-on experience with on-premises application delivery controllers like F5 BIG-IP, especially with iRules, SSL offloading, and WAF modules.
6. Strong troubleshooting skills across application-layer traffic and network-layer protection.
7. Experience in consulting, MSP, or client-facing roles is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and edge integration patterns (e.g., Cloudflare with AWS ALB).
2. Experience automating WAF/DNS/DDoS configurations via API or Terraform.
3. Certifications related to Cloudflare, Akamai, F5, or network security (e.g., F5 CTS, Cloudflare Zero Trust).
4. Knowledge of API security protections, client fingerprinting, and bot mitigation strategies.

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value-added reseller focusing on Information Security. Since 2011, we've grown to over 1,000 employees, established key partnerships, and serve over 4,200 customers. Our core values drive our success and workplace environment. Join us to grow your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing companies.

Perks:

• Remote work primarily (U.S.-based, some travel or on-site for Federal roles)
• Health insurance options with premium contributions
• Paid holidays and flexible time off
• Mobile and internet allowances
• Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months
• Pet benefit option