Senior WAF Operations Engineer | Cloudflare/Imperva

EY; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 105,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to configure and provide ongoing operational coverage of web application firewalls to protect client applications from cyber threats. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, and respond to incidents while collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen security.

The role requires 3–5 years of WAF experience, hands-on Cloudflare/Imperva expertise, and proficiency with Terraform for IaC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in web application security operations, focusing on WAF management.
• Hands-on experience with WAF solutions such as Cloudflare and Imperva is required.
• Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure automation is preferred.
• Strong understanding of web application 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.

Skills

WAF management

Security monitoring

Incident response

Threat analysis

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cloudflare

Imperva

Terraform

Job description

EY is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to configure and provide ongoing operational coverage of web application firewalls to protect client applications from cyber threats. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, and respond to incidents while collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen security.

The role requires 3–5 years of WAF experience, hands-on Cloudflare/Imperva expertise, and proficiency with Terraform for IaC.