Cyber Security Engineer

Lead Cybersecurity WAF EngineerWe're working with a global automotive services and digital transformation leader on this exciting opportunity. We are seeking a visionary technical expert to own and evolve an enterprise-scale application-edge security strategy for a massive digital ecosystem.As the strategic owner of Web Application Firewall (WAF) infrastructure, you will safeguard high-traffic public-facing applications using cutting-edge automation and defensive engineering. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in networking, Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, and Python to build resilient, scalable protections against Layer 7 attacks and botnets.The Role• Lead the architecture, implementation, and vision for enterprise WAF solutions across cloud-native and hybrid environments.• Drive automation and DevSecOps integration by leveraging Python and Terraform for scalable security policy management.• Act as the primary technical responder for complex security events, mitigating L7 threats, botnet spikes, and sophisticated web attacks.• Collaborate with Security Architecture and Engineering teams to define long-term roadmaps for Edge services, CDN/routing, and Zero Trust frameworks.• Mentor cross-functional engineering teams and author advanced playbooks to enhance the organization’s defensive posture.What You'll Need• 6+ years of technical experience, including at least 4 years in Cybersecurity and 2+ years of hands-on enterprise WAF management.• Expert-level proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and scripting (Python) for security automation.• Deep technical mastery of web protocols and routing, including DNS, HTTP/S, CDN configurations, and client-server communication patterns.• Proven experience with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized platforms like EKS, ECS, or Lambda.• Familiarity with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27000) and security tools such as BurpSuite, Wiz, or Fortify.What's On Offer• Highly competitive base salary range of $122,600 - $204,400 plus incentive eligibility.• Flexible "take what you need" paid vacation policy plus 160 hours of annual wellness time.• Comprehensive benefits package including 16 weeks of paid parental leave and volunteer time off.• Remote-friendly structure within a Fortune 500-caliber technical environment.Apply via Haystack today!