WAF Operations Engineer - Cloudflare Imperva, Terraform

EY; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 82,500 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) / Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to configure and manage web application firewalls for client applications. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, and respond to incidents to mitigate risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.

The role emphasizes hands-on WAF management using Cloudflare and Imperva, plus IaC with Terraform to automate deployments. A bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in web security operations are preferred.

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 with 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 organizations security posture.

Skills

Web security operations

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Cloudflare

Imperva

Terraform

Job description

EY is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to configure and manage web application firewalls for client applications. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, and respond to incidents to mitigate risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.

The role emphasizes hands-on WAF management using Cloudflare and Imperva, plus IaC with Terraform to automate deployments. A bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in web security operations are preferred.