Web Application Firewall Specialist
This role is a key contributor to the Cyber Pillar’s WAF Remediation Stream, collaborating closely with the Cloud and Application Engineering team.
* Partner with project managers to plan and execute WAF migrations within project timelines.
* Migrate applications to PulseSecure WAF in Detect Mode, followed by progression to Protect Mode.
* Analyse applications in Detect Mode to identify necessary remediations.
* Collaborate with application development teams to implement remediations across application code and WAF configurations.
* Design and implement scalable WAF protection, securing new applications by default while optimizing performance and management overhead.
* Develop comprehensive documentation for WAF migration and configuration.
* Conduct knowledge transfer sessions with the Cloud and Application Engineering team.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Strong experience managing and configuring Web Application Firewalls.
* Skilled in diagnosing and advising development teams to resolve WAF-related application issues.
* Experience identifying and remediating WAF false positives.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
* Familiarity with core networking services within a virtual traffic manager.
* Knowledge of using WAF to secure static websites, web applications, and APIs.
* Experience applying WAF protection in on-prem, Azure IaaS, and Azure PaaS environments.
* Familiarity with protecting applications developed in .NET and Java.
* Understanding of DevSecOps processes and experience with Azure DevOps.
Work Requirements:
* Remote work environment.
* Mid-Senior level position.
* Contract employment type.
A Note About Working Remotely:
* The ideal candidate will have strong self-motivation and time management skills.
* Candidates should be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues remotely.