Job#: 3049236 Job Description: Web Application & DDoS Security Administrator (Imperva CWAF SME)Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Rate: $75-80 an hour
Position OverviewSeeking an experienced Web Application & DDoS Security Administrator with expertise in Imperva Cloud WAF (CWAF). This role is responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing web application security and DDoS protection solutions supporting public-facing applications, APIs, and web platforms.
Key Responsibilities- Administer and maintain Imperva WAF and DDoS protection platforms.
- Manage advanced security controls, including:
- Bot Management
- API Security
- Client-Side Protection
- Account Takeover (ATO) Prevention
- Implement, monitor, and tune WAF policies, rules, and signatures.
- Execute security-related changes, service requests, and incident response activities.
- Partner with application, infrastructure, and security teams to design and implement web security controls.
- Evaluate applications, APIs, networks, and hosting environments and recommend security improvements.
- Troubleshoot complex application security, network security, and web performance issues.
- Support ongoing security reviews, vulnerability remediation, and compliance initiatives.
Required Qualifications- Hands-on experience with Imperva Cloud WAF (CWAF) and DDoS mitigation technologies.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Web application security
- API security
- HTTP/S, DNS, TCP/IP, and networking
- Web hosting and application architectures
- Experience analyzing and tuning WAF rules and security policies.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across application and network security domains.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications- Security certifications (CISSP, Security+, CEH, GIAC, or equivalent).
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps and modern web application architectures.
Ideal Candidate: A security-focused professional with deep expertise in web application protection, WAF administration, and DDoS mitigation who can balance security, performance, and business requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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