WAF Operations Engineer | Cloudflare/Imperva Expert

EY; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 82,500 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to configure and maintain web application firewalls across client applications. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, and respond to incidents to uphold application security and performance.

You will develop WAF policies, assist with change requests, and collaborate with incident response teams, using Cloudflare, Imperva, and Terraform to automate deployments and improve overall security posture.

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.
• Proficiency in using Terraform for infrastructure automation is preferred.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems for incident management is a plus.
• 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 IaC to automate deployment and management of WAF solutions.

Tools

Terraform

Cloudflare

Imperva

Job description

EY is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to configure and maintain web application firewalls across client applications. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, and respond to incidents to uphold application security and performance.

You will develop WAF policies, assist with change requests, and collaborate with incident response teams, using Cloudflare, Imperva, and Terraform to automate deployments and improve overall security posture.