Contract: Cloud WAF Security Engineer
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months (extendable)
Rate: £600-680 a day (deemed Inside IR35)
Location: UK based – remote work
Contract for an experienced Cloud WAF Security Engineer working for a consultancy providing WAF services to a global Tier 1 Banking client. Working in programme which aims to deploy WAF solutions on all banks domain/names covering internet-facing and the internal web applications to meet the Bank’s regulatory requirements. Strong experience with multiple WAF solutions for edge, cloud, and on-premise.
* Strong experience with cloud services and their WAF controls, ideally including one or more of the following: AWS, Azure, and GCP
* Strong understanding of Web Application security attack methods and mitigations
* Proficiency in WAF tuning and configuration, coupled with a strong foundation in web security principles and practices.
* Develop custom WAF rules and features, addressing gaps and enhancing overall security measures
* Capability to design and implement bespoke WAF processes and documentation, underpinned by a thorough understanding of web application security.
* Analytical skills to review and align platforms with MVP and Baseline Configurations, leveraging a deep knowledge of WAF functionalities and limitations.
* Providing DevSecOps pipeline maintenance support for the automation works
* Familiarity with IDAM protocols and access control measures for WAF management, informed by strong web security knowledge.
* Understanding of HTTPS inspection, including Termination and Certificate management, grounded in robust web security practices.
* Experience in rate limiting techniques and their integration into security configurations
* Experience of version control and update mechanisms for WAF solutions
* Competency in identifying and documenting platform and organizational logging options, with a focus on security implications and cloud environments.
* Experience interfacing with SOC during WAF related security incidents.
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Equal opportunities:
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