Cybersecurity Engineer

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

• Own and champion the enterprise WAF, shaping its strategy, patterns, and standards in partnership with the architecture team.
• Analyze WAF rules to identify improvements and explain recommended changes to enhance protections.
• Collaborate with security architecture on long-term WAF strategy, including technology standards and security roadmaps.
• Author and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and threat-specific WAF tuning strategies, leading continuous improvement.
• Perform cyber engineering trend analysis and reporting, defining and recommending tool and infrastructure improvements.
• Participate in security events and incident response to identify gaps and propose solutions for preventing recurring threats.
  
  

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience; at least 4 years focused on cybersecurity with at least 2 years managing enterprise WAF.
• Demonstrated expert-level experience architecting, implementing, and operating enterprise WAF solutions across multiple environments.
• Deep knowledge of network traffic routing (e.g., DNS, HTTP/S, CDN/edge routing).
• Proven experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams.
• Proficiency in Python and Terraform, with experience in Agile methodologies and DevSecOps.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., ISO 27000, NIST) and relevant industry regulations.
  
  

What's On Offer

• A competitive base salary within the range of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00 per year.
• Flexible paid time off for vacation, holidays, and wellness.
• Ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading organization.
• The chance to make a significant strategic impact on enterprise-level security.
  
  

Apply via Haystack today!