Security Engineer Job at HS Solutions in New York

Overview

Role : Security Engineer IV
Duration : 12 Months contract
Location: Open to any Client hub location
Clients Locations: NY, NJ, MA, TX, GA, CA

Top Skills

• Akamai
• Splunk
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Work Model

Hybrid, requiring two days a week in the office

The manager offers flexibility, stating that the Verizon requirement is eight days a month, and he is open to how the candidate completes this.

The candidate should be reasonably local to a hub and not have to drive excessively long distances.

Role Focus and Responsibilities

The role is focused on application security, specifically centered around Web Application Firewalls (WAF). The candidate will be responsible for the full range of WAF-related tasks, including analysis, threat hunting, creating rules, and configuring the firewall. They will also work with application teams to troubleshoot issues and set up WAF blocks. The position requires an independent, self-motivated individual who can take charge of their work.

Key Skill Requirements

Must-Have Skills:

• Web Application Firewall (WAF): The candidate must be an expert in WAF. While experience with any WAF is acceptable, specific experience with the
• Akamai WAF and CDN is highly preferred.
• This includes knowledge of the OWASP top vulnerabilities (e.g., cross-site scripting, SQL injection), DDoS protection, and bot identification/prevention.
• Splunk: The candidate must be well-versed in Splunk, including running searches, creating dashboards, and performing traffic analysis.
• Communication Skills: Strong and professional communication skills are essential for interacting with application teams.

Preferred Skills

Content Delivery Network (CDN): While not a primary focus like the previous opening for this role, knowledge of CDN is still beneficial.