Cloud & Network Security Engineer WAF & Firewall Specialist

Overview

On Site
$65 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - 10 Month(s)

Skills

network security
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
Palo Alto
Python scripting

Job Details

Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security engineering roles
Hands-on experience with F5 Distributed Cloud WAF, including configuration of WAF policies, bot defense, and API protection
Expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama management, security policy tuning, and troubleshooting
Proficient in Python scripting, with use cases in firewall automation, log parsing, or REST API integrations
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), SSL decryption, and traffic inspection
Experience with log aggregation and SIEM integration (e.g., Splunk, Cortex Data Lake)
Strong communication and documentation skills

Key Responsibilities
Design, configure, and manage F5 Distributed Cloud WAF for enterprise and customer-facing web applications
Administer Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including security policy updates, rulebase audits, and Panorama configurations
Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate firewall operations, configuration checks, and reporting
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure network boundaries, cloud applications, and critical data flows
Assist in incident response by analyzing WAF and firewall telemetry, implementing containment and prevention controls
Participate in security architecture reviews and contribute to solution designs that align with zero-trust principles
Create and maintain documentation for firewall standards, WAF policies, and automation toolsets

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