WAF Operations Engineer - Cloudflare/Imperva | Terraform

EY

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 82,500 - 154,600

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

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

You will work with Cloudflare and Imperva, maintain WAF policies, and support security audits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
1-2 years of experience in web application security operations, with focus on WAF management.
Hands-on experience with WAF solutions such as Cloudflare and Imperva.
Proficiency in using Terraform for infrastructure automation is preferred.
Strong understanding of web application protocols, security principles, and best practices.

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.