Cloud Service Provider WAF Engineer

Cloud Service Provider WAF Engineer
Whitehall Resources require an Automation Engineer to work with a key client on an initial 6 month contract.
*This is a hybrid role, with on site work expected in Sheffield twice per week.
*The successful candidate will be required to operate through an FCSA accredited umbrella company.
Cloud Service Provider WAF Engineer
CORE SKILLS/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT:
* 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
* General connectivity / network issue management / service management experience
OTHER SKILLS:
* Strong stakeholder management skills
* Attention to detail in analysing large data sets
* Excellent interpersonal skills with strong communication skills both written and verbally
* Experience working in Agile, or knowledge of the key principles of the methodology
* Previous experience working on either Information Security/Cyber Security/IT Security projects and Infrastructure projects would be desirable.
* Positively contribute and work to team objectives.
* Self-starter, who can work pro-actively with minimum supervision

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.