Web Application Security Engineer - WAF

Job Title : Web Application Engineer WAF. Location : UAE. Job Type : Contract role (Duration : Minimum 6 -8 months). Notice Period : Immediate Joiners are Preferred. Experience : 8-10 years. Position Overview : We are seeking a skilled Web Application Security Engineer with expertise in web application firewalls (WAF), specifically AVI WAF or similar technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network and application security, VA/PT assessments. This role requires a proactive approach to security, ensuring our web applications are protected against evolving threats. Key Responsibilities : 1. Deployment and Configuration : Implement and configure AVI WAF solutions in onpremises and cloud environments. 2. Integration : Integrate AVI WAF with existing systems and applications to ensure compatibility and seamless operation. 3. Monitoring and Optimization : Monitor WAF performance, analyze traffic patterns, and optimize settings for enhanced security and efficiency. 4. Troubleshooting : - Identify and resolve issues related to WAF deployment, configuration, and operation. - Support incident response and remediation efforts. 5. Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for WAF configurations, procedures, and best practices. 6. Collaboration : Work with cross functional teams (IT, security, and development) to implement and integrate WAF solutions effectively. 7. Compliance : Ensure WAF implementations comply with organizational security policies and industry standards. 8. Training and Support : Provide training and support to team members and endusers on WAF usage and best practices. Experience : - Proven experience with AVI WAF or similar web application firewall technologies. - Hands on experience with network security, application security, and firewall configurations. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure,) and virtualization technologies. - Experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining on-prem/cloud native web application firewalls. Technical Skills : - Strong knowledge of web application security and threat mitigation. - Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell). - Experience with load balancing, traffic management, and SSL/TLS configurations. - Knowledge of static and dynamic application security testing, mobile application security testing, and software composition analysis. - Familiarity with risk management frameworks, intrusion prevention/detection, and security event response. - Experience in API security with cloud environments. - Experience with Zero Trust Architectures. - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms experience is required. - Experience with tools for web application testing (e.g. , Cymulate) and extensive knowledge of networking protocols. - Experience with vulnerability assessment (VA) and penetration testing (Pentest). - Skills in packet and traffic analysis. (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: chennai, IN

Posted Date: 11/11/2024