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Deloitte Global seeks an Application Security Engineer to strengthen our web app protections and Zero Trust posture. You will deploy, configure, and maintain WAFs, manage Zero Trust Proxy connectors, and analyze logs to detect threats across global customer deployments.
Collaborate with SOC, infrastructure, and development teams to implement remediation, craft detection rules, and report security trends. Strong communication skills and experience with cloud security are essential.
Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.
The Application Security Engineer candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and understanding of web application and zero trust proxy security practices. The primary responsibility of the Engineer will be to ensure the effective deployment, configuration, and maintenance of our systems for Global customers. This role requires expertise in Web Application Firewalls, Zero Trust Proxy, Cloud security as well as experience with alerts and detections and data log analysis. This role will be part of the Application Edge Protection Service within the CyberSecurity pillar.
Web Application Firewall Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain web application firewall systems to protect our web applications against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Zero Trust Proxy: Deploy, configure, and Zero Trust Proxy systems to support identity gates to include defining and maintaining policies and connectors.
Security Incident Response: Monitor and analyze security events, alerts, and logs generated by the web application firewall systems. Investigate and respond to potential security incidents, working closely with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and other Cybersecurity teams.
Detection and Analysis: Develop and maintain detection rules, alerts, and reports to proactively identify and mitigate risks utilizing logs. Provides investigation findings to relevant business units to help improve information security posture.
CDN Integration: Collaborate with the infrastructure and application teams to integrate the web application firewall with CDNs such Akamai and Radware, ensuring seamless traffic management and content delivery.
Vulnerability Assessment: Utilize WAF data to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate remediation measures to customers.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of WAF configurations, policies, and procedures. Prepare reports and metrics related to web application security, including trends, incident summaries, and mitigation strategies, as needed.
Collaboration: This role requires ability to explain security details to non- security teams such as application and engineering teams. Must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication, knowledge sharing, and alignment of security objectives. Provide guidance to application teams on application security best practices and security awareness, as needed.
Deloitte Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect Deloitte around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in what is but rather what can be to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not previously conceived.
Bachelor's Degree/University Degree and/or Undergraduate Diploma in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent years in experience
4+ years with minimum 2 years in network security and 2 years in application security
Strong knowledge of web application security concepts, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and related mitigation techniques
Understanding of authentication and authorization flows (OAuth, SAMAL, OIDC)
Strong technical background with Web Application Firewall (WAF), Zero Trust Network Access, APIs, and Cloud security policies
Understanding of API security issues and API authentication
Good understanding of information security principles and policy enforcement.
Solid comprehension of HTTP protocol and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot using HTTP logs
Strong technical background in web development and familiarity with potential attack vectors/methods
Understanding of Authentication, DNS, Networks, Firewalls, SSL Certificates
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills for technical and business audiences
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Experience with and the ability to thrive in a complex and fast-paced technology and/or information security organization, within a large enterprise environment
Previous experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or performing cybersecurity analysis, log analysis, and threat detection is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Web Application Firewall technologies (Akamai)
Knowledge of Zero Trust framework and technologies
Experience integrating zero trust with WAF
Familiarity with cloud security services, concepts, and best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Infrastructure as code (Terraform)
Ethical hacking
ServiceNow experience
Technical documentation experience
CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC or other security certifications are desired
Bi-lingual a plus (Spanish/Japanese)
Automation/Scripting experience
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.