WAF Operations Engineer — Cloudflare/Imperva | Terraform

Ernst & Young Oman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ernst & Young LLP is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to implement and manage Web Application Firewall solutions. You will configure WAFs, monitor traffic, respond to incidents, and develop policies to protect client web applications.

The role emphasizes collaboration with security teams and staying current with emerging threats. You will also mentor junior engineers and support security audits while leveraging Terraform to automate deployments and integrate IaC practices across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 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.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems for incident management.

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.
• 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.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on WAF management and incident response processes.

Skills

WAF management

Cloudflare

Imperva

Terraform

Security monitoring

Incident response

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Ernst & Young LLP is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to implement and manage Web Application Firewall solutions. You will configure WAFs, monitor traffic, respond to incidents, and develop policies to protect client web applications.

The role emphasizes collaboration with security teams and staying current with emerging threats. You will also mentor junior engineers and support security audits while leveraging Terraform to automate deployments and integrate IaC practices across