Cloud Engineer with Strong AWS WAF

About This Role

The Cloud Engineer with strong AWS WAF expertise will design, implement, and manage web application security controls to protect AWS-hosted applications from security threats. This role focuses on application security and automation rather than traditional infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage AWS WAF to protect web applications from security threats
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for WAF deployment and ongoing management
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate AWS WAF with other AWS security tools and services
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to web application security incidents
• Create and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates for AWS WAF and related services
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of web applications
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for WAF-related issues
• Stay current with emerging security threats, trends, and technologies

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience with AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation
• Strong understanding of web application security principles and best practices
• Familiarity with AWS services and cloud architecture
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS security services such as AWS Shield and AWS IAM
• Exposure to IaC tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible)
• Knowledge of network security, firewalls, and IDS/IPS solutions
• AWS Certified Security Specialty certification

Skills

* Required skills