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Job ID: JOB_ID_6832

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced AWS WAF Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure web application firewall solutions to protect our digital assets. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in managing AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) and other AWS security services, with a strong background in application security, threat mitigation, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deploy AWS WAF solutions to safeguard web applications against vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.
  • Configure, optimize, and monitor AWS WAF rules, rate-based rules, and managed rule sets to align with business security policies.
  • Integrate AWS WAF with other AWS services like CloudFront, ALB (Application Load Balancer), and API Gateway for comprehensive application protection.
  • Conduct periodic vulnerability assessments and update WAF rules to mitigate new and emerging threats.
  • Collaborate with DevOps, cloud engineering, and application development teams to ensure security best practices during the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Respond to security incidents, investigate WAF-related events, and implement necessary countermeasures.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for WAF configurations, security policies, and operational procedures.
  • Provide training and guidance to internal teams on AWS WAF usage and web application security.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience managing and configuring AWS WAF in enterprise environments.
  • Proficiency in AWS security services, including but not limited to AWS WAF, AWS Firewall Manager, AWS Common Bot Control and AWS Shield Advanced protection.
  • Solid understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, bot traffic patterns and web application security principles.
  • Experience with security monitoring and incident response in AWS environments.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Terraform for automation.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure-as-code (IaC).
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
  • Terraform (IaC), Splunk, ServiceNow and Wiz
  • Familiarity with other web application firewalls and security tools (e.g., Fortinet, Imperva, Akamai).
  • Knowledge of network security protocols and technologies, such as HTTPS, SSL/TLS, DNS, and DDoS protection.
  • Experience in multi-cloud environments or hybrid cloud setups.

Special Requirements

Need Locals to Atlanta, GA

Compensation & Location

Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 per year (Estimated)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Recruiter / Company – Contact Information

Recruiter / Employer: VRN Technologies LLC

Email: ish@vrntech.us

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