WAF Operations Engineer — Cloudflare, Terraform, Secure Apps

EY; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 104,800 - 192,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Flexible vacation policy

Hybrid/remote-friendly work model

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, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture, using Cloudflare, Imperva, and Terraform to automate and manage WAF implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 3–5 years of web application security operations with focus on WAF management.
• Hands-on experience with Cloudflare and Imperva WAFs is required.
• Terraform for infrastructure automation is preferred.
• Strong understanding of web application protocols and security best practices.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems.
• Certs (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, 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 operations

Incident response

Security monitoring

Change management

Independent worker

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 provide ongoing operational coverage of web application firewalls, ensuring performance and security for client applications.

You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture, using Cloudflare, Imperva, and Terraform to automate and manage WAF implementations.