Cloudflare WAF Engineer // Cincinnati, OH - Onsite // Contract

Job Title: Cloudflare WAF EngineerLocation: Cincinnati, OH - 100% OnsiteLong Term ContractRole Overview:We are looking for a Cloudflare WAF Engineer with strong expertise in Web Application Firewall configuration, tuning, and implementation. The ideal candidate will work closely with security teams, network engineers, and application developers to protect enterprise applications from evolving web threats.Key Responsibilities:Configure, deploy, and maintain Cloudflare WAF policies and rulesetsAnalyze and fine-tune WAF policies to minimize false positives and maximize protectionImplement custom WAF rules, security filters, and managed rule setsCollaborate with AppSec, DevOps, and Network Security teams to ensure secure application deliveryMonitor and investigate WAF alerts, logs, and incidentsProvide recommendations and best practices for application security and DDoS protectionAssist in incident response and mitigation involving web application attacksDocument configurations, change management, and tuning proceduresRequired Skills & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (preferred)Cloudflare certifications or equivalent WAF/security-related certifications (Preferred)Overall IT Experience: 8-10+ Years3-5+ years of hands-on experience with Cloudflare WAF (mandatory)Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, web vulnerabilities, and threat preventionExperience with DDoS mitigation, bot management, and rate limiting using CloudflareFamiliarity with HTTP/HTTPS protocols, DNS, CDN, and load balancingScripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and integration (preferred)Experience integrating WAF in DevSecOps pipelines (a plus)Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills