WAF Engineer Security SME

This role will play a critical role in enhancing our Web Application Firewall WAF across multiple solutions and applications and will be pivotal in crafting testing and implementing advanced WAF solutions This role involves a strong focus on developing robust security measures against webbased attacks contributing significantly to the security posture of our organization and achieving audits Key Responsibilities Develop and refine complex custom WAF rules and features ensuring mitigation of Minimum Viable Product MVP and security posture gaps Coding expertise to create effective testing mechanisms for baseline and custom WAF rules integrating these tests seamlessly into automation pipelines Offer subject matter expert SME support in various security testing areas including WAF Proofs of Concept PoCs Provide specialized WAFfocused advice on web and API attack methodologies evasions and mitigation techniques leveraging your ethical hacking background Contribute to DevSecOps DevOps with security testing expertise to enhance the automation aspects of the project Key Accountabilities Utilize ethical hacking skills to safeguard the organization from webbased attacks ensuring the protection of operations reputation and customer trust Conduct indepth technical evaluations of WAF solution rulesets focusing on detection and prevention of web and API security threats Develop custom WAF rules and features addressing gaps and enhancing overall security measures Identify and counter technical strategies that bypass WAF solutions Design and implement testing protocols to evaluate the effectiveness of various security initiatives including WAF rules and new features Facilitate the integration of testing procedures into CICD pipelines Reverse engineer attacker tactics to create effective mitigation rules Maintain and secure essential documentation and reports ensuring traceability and compliance Inform the EPS Management team about emerging threats and vulnerabilities recommending countermeasures Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders providing updates on securityrelated matters Ideal Candidate Profile Hands on years of experience Strong background in ethical hacking Extensive experience with webbased attack methodologies including knowledge of tools payloads exploits and countermeasures Proficient in web application and API security Skilled in identifying and mitigating WAFIPSCSPM security vulnerabilities Expertise in developing custom WAF rules and security testing packages Solid understanding of OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities Proficiency in at least one programming language Ability to automate security testing within CICD pipelines Knowledgeable in networking cloud firewalls and web technologies Strong grasp of DevSecOps principles and practices Awareness of Agile methodologies Skills : Application Security (application security framework/ threat modelling/ Secure SDLC/ DevSecOps/Application Security Architecture Review), Web Security (OWASP Rules)