WAF Specialist
4 weeks ago
Role Description:
The WAF Specialist will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions, with a focus on Akamai and other cloud-based security platforms. This role involves proactive threat detection, rule creation, traffic analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robust application security. The candidate should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of leading initiatives independently while supporting day-to-day operations.
Additional Information: Should be open to work in shifts.
Key Responsibilities-WAF
- Design and implement custom WAF rules, including traffic filtering based on headers, IPs, and user-agent strings.
- Monitor WAF dashboards for threat detection and mitigation.
- Analyze and respond to security incidents related to web applications.
- Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to fine-tune WAF policies.
- Perform regular rule audits and updates based on evolving threat landscapes.
- Manage WAF configurations and ensure alignment with security best practices.
- Participate in change management and incident response processes.
- Coordinate with vendors like Akamai, Imperva, and Cloudflare for support and enhancements.
- Conduct performance tuning and ensure minimal false positives.
- Assist in vulnerability mitigation and patching efforts.
- Document WAF configurations, rule sets, and operational procedures.
CDN
- Configure and manage Akamai CDN services including caching, delivery, and security features.
- Monitor CDN performance and availability using Akamai Control Center and analytics tools.
- Troubleshoot delivery issues and coordinate with Akamai support for resolution.
- Collaborate with application teams to optimize content delivery and reduce latency.
- Manage Akamai property configurations and version control.
- Participate in change management and incident response processes.
- Perform regular audits of CDN configurations and access controls.
- Document CDN configurations, policies, and operational procedures.
Essential Skills Required:
- Strong experience with Akamai Kona Site Defender, Imperva WAF, Cloudflare WAF, or similar platforms.
- Hands-on experience in creating and managing custom WAF rules.
- Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
- Knowledge of HTTP/S protocols, headers, cookies, and web traffic patterns.
- Experience with DDoS protection, bot mitigation, and API security.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching).
- Ability to analyze logs and packet captures for threat investigation.
- Experience with SIEM tools and integration with WAF platforms.
- Exposure to Zscaler, Netskope, and other cloud security solutions is a plus.
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