Network Security Engineer

WAF (Web Application Firewall),WAF Akamai, WAF Engineering & Tuning, Web Application Security, Log Analysis (Splunk/Wireshark), SOC/CSIRT, Ethical Hacking

Primary skill: WAF tuning

Secondary skill: Automation skills(Python, PowerShell)

Location: Pan India (Hybrid)
Experience: 5-12 Years

We are looking for a Cloud WAF Engineer with strong expertise in Web Application Security, WAF Operations, and Cloud Security to support enterprise-scale WAF deployments and ongoing security operations. The role involves WAF tuning, custom rule management, false-positive analysis, incident support, and DevSecOps automation across cloud and on-premise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize WAF solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Perform WAF tuning, false-positive analysis, and custom rule development.
• Support application onboarding, exception handling, and policy updates.
• Work closely with SOC, Cyber Security, Cloud, and Application teams.
• Support DevSecOps automation pipelines and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot WAF, network, and service-related issues.
• Engage with vendors and stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with Azure WAF, F5 ASM, Akamai, or similar WAF technologies.
• Strong understanding of Web Application Security and OWASP Top 10.
• Experience in WAF rule creation, tuning, and log analysis.
• Background in SOC/CSIRT, Incident Response, or Security Operations.
• Exposure to Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud environments.
• Knowledge of HTTPS, SSL/TLS certificates, rate limiting, and security monitoring.
• Experience with DevSecOps, automation, and Agile delivery models.

Preferred Skills

• Splunk/SIEM platforms
• Python or scripting experience
• IAM/IDAM knowledge
• Cloud-native security controls and automation