Network Security Imperva, Purview

Role :- Network Security Imperva, Purview

Location: - Dallas, TX
Contract

Job Description:

Role Overview: Security Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Imperva delivery and security services. This role requires a deep understanding of Imperva content delivery network (CDN) and security solutions, including web application firewalls (WAF), bot management, and DDoS protection. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in web technologies, network security, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and configure Cloud delivery and security services to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Configure and manage Bot Manager Premier and Account Protector to mitigate bot attacks and account takeover attempts.
• Conduct risk assessments across multiple web and mobile applications, integrating in-browser protection tools to guard against client-side attacks.
• Monitor and analyze traffic patterns to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize content delivery and improve website performance.
• Perform regular updates of site shield IPs and configure pragma header stripping rules to manage application security at the network layer.
• Implement various caching and compression rules to enhance web application performance.
• Integrate Imperva SDK to protect mobile applications from bot attacks.
• Engage with Subject Matter Experts and other Risk Management team members to gather information and complete projects on time.
• Document and communicate security incidents and vulnerabilities to internal teams, management, and vendors.
• Act as a primary point of contact for security operations, responding to and mitigating security incidents as part of the Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Maintain and update detailed knowledge of the IT security industry, including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Manage and configure Imperva delivery and security services to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Monitor and analyze traffic patterns to identify and mitigate potential threats, with a focus on dealing with bot attacks using Bot Manager Premier and Account Protector Control.
• Implement and maintain Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules and policies.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize content delivery and improve website performance.

·       Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Imperva services.

·       Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in CDN and web security.

·       Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and clients regarding Imperva services.

·       Develop and maintain documentation related to Imperva configurations, processes, and procedures.

·       Respond to high priority on-call engagements within 15 minutes in a rotation one out of every 4 weeks. (Should be flexible to work for Canada customers) 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years’ experience on Implement and maintain Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules and policies.
• 3+ years’ experience troubleshooting and maintaining other network appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, proxies, etc)
• 3+ years’ experience automating network infrastructure tasks
• 3+ years supporting cloud native applications in Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS
  Advanced knowledge of HTTP, SSL/TLS encryption, DNS, switching and routing, and Application Security, mitigating OWASP top 10 security threats
• Proven experience with Imperva delivery and security services.
• Strong understanding of CDN architecture and web performance optimization.
• Expertise in Imperva WAF, bot management, and DDoS protection.
• Experience with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web servers.
• Knowledge of network protocols and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.