Web application firewalls (WAFs) F5 Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Jun 20, 2025
Role: Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) F5 Engineer Duration: 6 months (Potential for extension) Location: Remote We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team, with a focus on web application security, threat protection, and vulnerability analysis. As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will be responsible for implementing and managing our web application firewalls, bot protection systems, and vulnerability scanning tools to ensure the security and integrity of our organization's web applications and data. In addition, you will be responsible for analyzing and helping developers in remediating vulnerabilities and staying up-to-date with emerging threats and technologies to continuously improve our security posture. Essential Functions Implement and manage web application firewalls (WAFs) and bot protection systems to detect and prevent malicious traffic and attacks. Manage vulnerability scanning tools and technologies to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in web applications and systems. Develop and maintain policies and procedures for web application security, including WAF configuration, bot protection, and vulnerability management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure WAFs and bot protection systems are integrated with other security systems and applications. Develop and maintain documentation for WAFs and bot protection systems, including technical guides, policies, and procedures. Provide training and support to other teams regarding vulnerability findings and remediation. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging threats, and recommend improvements to web application security infrastructure and systems. Perform vulnerability management for web applications, including: Dynamic scanning using tools such as HCL AppScan and/or Burp Suite. Static scanning throughout the development lifecycle. Identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk and impact. Collaborating with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and implement secure coding practices. Conducting regular web application security testing and providing recommendations for improvement. Additional Required Qualifications 4+ years of experience in vulnerability management, with a strong understanding of web application vulnerabilities and remediation methods. Experience with application vulnerability scanning software and/or platforms such as HCL AppScan, BurpSuite, Zed Attack Proxy, Nessus, etc. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience with web application security testing and vulnerability management. Required Work Experience 4+ years related work experience (at least 4 years Cybersecurity / 1 year Infrastructure/Development) Required Licenses and Certifications SSCP (or greater) certification required within 180 days of hire. Preferred Qualifications Experience with F5 web application firewalls. Knowledge of scripting languages, such as PowerShell or Python. Experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices. Position is offered by a no fee agency.