Web Application Firewall Engineer

Job Description:Optomi, in partnership with a leading financial services company, is looking for a Web Application Firewall Engineer.The Web Application Firewall Engineer position will be a member of the Information Protection & Risk Management organization and work closely with other members of the IPRM program to develop, implement and support a wide range of critical security controls. The engineer works with a team of security engineers within the Cyber Security Technology group to deploy, sustain and monitor technical controls and tools to meet specific security requirements, and help with defining processes to ensure that security configurations and tools are maintained.What Type Of Experience Does The Right Candidate Have:Minimum 5 years knowledge and experience with deployment and maintenance of enterprise web application firewall products: Akamai Kona, F5 ASM/AWAF, Salt API ProtectionStrong troubleshooting skillsUnderstanding of application layer TCP/IP Layer 7 security fundamentalsResponsibilities:Operations and monitoring and day to day troubleshooting for web application firewalls (F5 and Akamai) across the enterprise.Provide expert level troubleshooting for supported technologiesPerform architecture and engineering responsibilities in support of existing technologies and new security projectsPerform regular health checks and user activity auditsAuthor and vigilantly maintain documents related to the design, purpose, operation, and management of security applicationsWhat the right candidate will enjoy:Working in a collaborative team environmentEngaging with cutting-edge security technologiesOpportunities for professional growth and developmentLogistics Overview:Title - Web Application Firewall EngineerType - 12 month contract on W2 (no C2C option at this time)Location - Onsite hybrid working environment in either Charlotte, NC or Detroit, MIPay - Competitive pay range based on candidate experience!