WAF Operations Engineer: Secure Web Apps with IaC

EY

Rogers (AR)

On-site

USD 104,800 - 192,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work model

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

EY is seeking a WAF Operations Solution Engineer to configure and maintain web application firewalls, ensuring optimal performance and strong security for client applications. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, and respond to incidents while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the security posture.

The role emphasizes automation with Terraform, hands-on work with Cloudflare and Imperva, and mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.