Application Security Engineer

Application Security Engineer (WAF)Location: Charlotte, NC (Uptown)Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsiteDuration: 12-Month Contract with strong potential for extension or conversionOverviewWe are seeking a WAF & Application Security Engineer to help support and enhance critical web application security controls within a large enterprise environment. This individual will partner closely with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Application Development, and Operations teams to deploy, maintain, monitor, and optimize technologies that protect customer-facing applications and digital services.This role offers the opportunity to work with enterprise-scale web security platforms while contributing to strategic security initiatives and modernization efforts.Key Responsibilities• Administer, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise Web Application Firewall (WAF) platforms and related application security technologies• Support day-to-day operations, policy management, incident response, and health monitoring across web security environments• Participate in the design, implementation, and enhancement of application security controls and security infrastructure projects• Analyze traffic patterns, application behavior, and security events to identify risks and recommend improvements• Perform root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting using packet captures, logs, CLI tools, and network diagnostics• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to implement secure application protection strategies• Conduct regular platform health checks, audits, and configuration reviews• Create and maintain operational documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, and procedures• Participate in on-call support and incident response activities as neededRequired Qualifications• 3+ years of experience supporting Web Application Firewalls, application security technologies, or related network security platforms• Experience with one or more of the following technologies:Akamai KonaF5 ASM / Advanced WAFCloudflare WAFImperva WAFAWS WAFAzure Application Gateway WAFFastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences)Radware AppWallSimilar enterprise web security solutions• Strong understanding of Layer 7 security concepts, OWASP Top 10, web application attacks, and application protection strategies• Experience troubleshooting network and application security issues using packet captures, logs, and diagnostic tools• Working knowledge of HTTP/S, TLS, TCP/IP, DNS, APIs, and modern web architectures• Ability to work cross-functionally with application development, infrastructure, and security teams• Strong verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications• Experience with API security technologies such as Salt Security, Noname Security, Akamai API Security, or similar platforms• Scripting or automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or related technologies• Experience supporting load balancing, CDN, edge security, or reverse proxy technologies• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, and security monitoring platforms• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related fieldWhy Consider This Opportunity• Enterprise-scale environment supporting highly visible digital platforms• Opportunity to work with leading-edge web security and application protection technologies• Strong potential for long-term extension or conversion• Collaborative cybersecurity team with exposure to broader security engineering initiatives