Job Description

Project Role :

Security Architect

Project Role Description :

Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.

Must have skills :

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Good to have skills :

NA

Minimum

7.5

year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification :

15 years full time education



Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled WAF and Firewall Security Expert to manage Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and network perimeter security. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Akamai, Cloudflare, and similar WAF/CDN platforms, along with a strong grasp of application layer (Layer 7) attacks, web security vulnerabilities, and real-world mitigation strategies Roles & Responsibilities: -WAF Policy Management: Administer Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule sets and policies using industry-leading platforms such as Akamai -Kona Site Defender, Cloudflare WAF, AWS WAF, or similar solutions. -Application Layer Defense: Analyze, detect, and defend against a wide range of OWASP Top 10 and other Layer 7 threats, including: -SQL Injection (SQLi) -Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) -Remote Code Execution (RCE) -Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) -HTTP protocol abuse -Malicious bot traffic and API abuse -Firewall & Network Security: Deploy and manage network firewalls and integrate them with other security technologies including Intrusion -Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) and DDoS mitigation tools. Professional & Technical Skills: -Bot Protection Expertise: Strong understanding of automated bot attacks, with hands-on experience in detection and defense strategies using behavioral analytics, CAPTCHA, rate limiting, and JavaScript challenges. -Threat Monitoring & Incident Response: Proactively monitor and respond to threats across both application and network layers, leveraging SIEM tools and real-time alerting systems. -Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work in close partnership with DevOps, development, and security teams to enforce secure deployment practices and ensure robust application configurations. -WAF Tuning & Optimization: Perform continual WAF tuning, including signature refinement and custom rule development, to ensure an optimal balance between security coverage and application functionality. -Threat Intelligence & Research: Stay current on emerging application-layer attack vectors, tools, and adversary tactics to inform proactive defense measures. -Incident Handling: Participate in incident response, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and contributing to post-mortem investigations to enhance organizational resilience. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls. - This position is based at our Bengaluru office. - A 15 years full time education is required.




15 years full time education