Senior WAF Operations Engineer | Cloudflare & Imperva

Ernst & Young Oman

Miami (FL)

Remote

USD 105,000 - 192,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

EY is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to implement and manage Web Application Firewall systems protecting client applications. You will monitor traffic, analyze events, respond to incidents, and collaborate across teams to strengthen security postures.

You will configure WAFs (Cloudflare, Imperva), maintain policies, and support audits while leveraging Terraform for IaC. This role requires 3–5 years in security ops and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
3-5 years of experience in web application security operations with a focus on WAF management.
Hands-on experience with WAF solutions such as Cloudflare and Imperva required.
Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure automation preferred.
Strong understanding of web app protocols, security principles, and best practices.
Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems for incident management.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+) are a plus.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Configure, manage, and optimize WAF solutions to establish effective security controls for web applications.
Provide ongoing operational coverage of web application firewalls, ensuring they function correctly and efficiently.
Monitor application traffic and security events to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Conduct thorough analysis of security incidents, including root cause analysis and remediation efforts.
Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain WAF policies, rules, and documentation to align with best practices and compliance requirements.
Provide support for security audits and assessments, promoting adherence to security standards and policies.
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to enhance the organization's security posture.
Utilize various WAF solutions, including Cloudflare and Imperva, for implementation and management, ensuring optimal configuration and performance.
Leverage Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate the deployment and management of WAF solutions.
Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on WAF management and incident response processes.