WAF Operations Engineer: Cloudflare/Imperva, IaC

EY; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 82,500 - 154,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

EY is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to implement and manage Web Application Firewall solutions, protect client applications, and respond to incidents. You will monitor traffic, analyze events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture using Cloudflare, Imperva, and Terraform in an IaC approach.

The role emphasizes change requests, problem resolution, and ongoing operational coverage to maintain performance and security for client applications in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years in web application security operations focusing on WAF management.
• Hands-on experience with WAF solutions such as Cloudflare and Imperva.
• Proficiency in 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 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

Incident response

Security monitoring

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Cloudflare

Imperva

Terraform

Job description

EY is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to implement and manage Web Application Firewall solutions, protect client applications, and respond to incidents. You will monitor traffic, analyze events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture using Cloudflare, Imperva, and Terraform in an IaC approach.

The role emphasizes change requests, problem resolution, and ongoing operational coverage to maintain performance and security for client applications in a