WAF Operations Engineer — Secure Web Apps

EY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ernst & Young LLP in the United States is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to manage and optimize web application firewall deployments, monitor threats, and respond to incidents to safeguard client applications.

You will configure WAFs (Cloudflare, Imperva), develop IaC with Terraform, and mentor junior engineers while aligning security with ITIL processes and compliance requirements. The role offers a hybrid work model with ongoing training. EY supports flexible career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 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.
• 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.

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

Web application security operations

Incident response

Security monitoring

ITIL familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Tools

Cloudflare

Imperva

Terraform

Job description

Ernst & Young LLP in the United States is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to manage and optimize web application firewall deployments, monitor threats, and respond to incidents to safeguard client applications.

You will configure WAFs (Cloudflare, Imperva), develop IaC with Terraform, and mentor junior engineers while aligning security with ITIL processes and compliance requirements. The role offers a hybrid work model with ongoing training. EY supports flexible career growth.