WAF Operations Engineer: Cloud Security & IaC

EY

Wichita (KS)

Hybrid

USD 82,500 - 154,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to configure and sustain web application firewall deployments across client environments. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen web application security.

The role emphasizes hands-on WAF management, incident handling, and automation using IaC tools. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in web security operations, experience with Cloudflare/Imperva, and exposure

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
1-2 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 is required.
Proficiency in using 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.

Responsibilities

Configure 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 organizations 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.