Job Description
WIT Recruiting is seeking a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer with deep expertise in F5 Distributed Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF), Palo Alto Networks firewalls, and Python-based automation. You will support the Cybersecurity Engineering team in implementing and maintaining next-generation security controls across cloud and on-premise environments. The focus is on securing web applications, automating security workflows, and enforcing network segmentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and manage F5 Distributed Cloud WAF for enterprise and customer-facing web applications
- Administer Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including security policy updates, rulebase audits, and Panorama configurations
- Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate firewall operations, configuration checks, and reporting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure network boundaries, cloud applications, and critical data flows
- Assist in incident response by analyzing WAF and firewall telemetry, implementing containment and prevention controls
- Participate in security architecture reviews and contribute to solution designs that align with zero-trust principles
- Create and maintain documentation for firewall standards, WAF policies, and automation toolsets
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security engineering roles
- Hands-on experience with F5 Distributed Cloud WAF, including configuration of WAF policies, bot defense, and API protection
- Expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama management, security policy tuning, and troubleshooting
- Proficient in Python scripting, with use cases in firewall automation, log parsing, or REST API integrations
- Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL decryption, and traffic inspection
- Experience with log aggregation and SIEM integration (e.g., Splunk, Cortex Data Lake)
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-native platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and securing workloads in public cloud
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar
- Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD security integration
- Security certifications such as PCNSE, F5 CA, GSEC, or equivalent
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Contract
Job function Job function Information Technology
Industries Utilities
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