WAF Specialist

15 hours ago


Chennai Tamil Nadu India, Tamil Nadu L&T Technology Services Full time

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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