Technology Lead
Core
Lead end-to-end Web Application Firewall (WAF) implementation, configuration, and tuning for internet-facing applications, websites, and APIs to mitigate security risks.
Role type
Senior IC Security Engineering Lead (WAF)
Builds
Production WAF policies, rule sets, and security controls for cloud-native and hybrid environments
Domain
Cybersecurity / Application Security / Cloud Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
WAF technologies, DNS management, web application traffic flows, cloud security concepts, change management, stakeholder coordination, risk management, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Terraform, infrastructure-as-code, TLS certificate management, WAF log analysis, exception handling, security monitoring
Technologies
AWS WAF, Azure Web Application Firewall, Google Cloud Armor, Akamai, Cloudflare, F5, Imperva, ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end WAF implementation from intake through production cutover and post-implementation review; Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute WAF onboarding; Gather and document application and environment details; Support DNS and traffic routing activities; Define, implement, and tune WAF policies and rules; Review WAF alerts and traffic patterns to ensure effective protection; Track implementation progress and risks; Develop and maintain implementation plans and operational documentation; Support change management activities; Identify and escalate security risks; Provide status updates and recommendations to stakeholders; Contribute to process improvements and deployment playbooks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
