Network Security (WAF) Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and optimize Web Application Firewall (WAF) protections and network security controls for McKesson's global technology environment to secure internet-facing applications and reduce organizational risk.
Role type
Network Security Engineer (WAF)
Builds
Secure internet-facing applications and APIs within cloud and on-premises platforms
Domain
Healthcare technology / Network Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Web Application Firewall (WAF) configuration and management, firewall rules design, network segmentation, TCP/IP networking, HTTP/HTTPS protocols, network traffic analysis, incident response support, security risk assessment, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Cloud security (AWS/Azure), Operational Technology (OT) security, supply chain security, AI security risks, team mentoring
Technologies
WAF solutions, AWS, Azure, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems
Responsibilities
Design and maintain WAF protections with custom policies and threat detection rules; Develop and manage network security controls including segmentation and access configurations; Partner with engineering teams to align security controls with application architectures; Analyze network traffic and security events to identify risks and improve detection; Evaluate and optimize security technologies against emerging threats; Support incident response, forensic investigations, and disaster recovery planning; Document security architectures, configurations, and best practices
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
