Transcend Business Solutions, LLC
Senior Network Specialist
Transcend Business Solutions, LLC, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Overview
Position: Senior Network Specialist Location: Remote Duration: 6 months plus (high probability of extension) Start: 10/13 Must have 6+ years experience. Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder. Hospital client in Buffalo has a requirement for a Network Specialist. They must have experience with F5 WAF. Responsibilities
Lead the deployment and configuration of F5 WAF across multiple public-facing applications and APIs. Collaborate with application analysts and stakeholders to understand application architecture, functionality, and traffic patterns. Design and implement WAF policies and rules based on industry best practices and tailored to specific application needs. Conduct impact assessments and risk analysis to ensure WAF implementation does not adversely affect performance or availability. Develop and execute testing plans to validate WAF configurations and ensure effective threat mitigation. Monitor and fine-tune WAF policies post-deployment to optimize protection and minimize false positives. Document configurations, processes, and lessons learned for knowledge transfer and future reference. Provide guidance on WAF lifecycle management, including updates, tuning, and integration with broader security infrastructure. F5 Qualifications
Extensive hands-on experience with F5 WAF (ASM/Advanced WAF) in enterprise environments. Deep understanding of web application security, including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies. Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, especially application analysts and developers. Strong knowledge of F5 BIG-IP platform, including LTM and iRules. Experience with change management and downtime minimization strategies. Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. Security-Focused Qualifications
Knowledge of Security Frameworks & Standards: Familiarity with NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK related to web application threats, ISO/IEC 27001 and CIS Controls (e.g., CIS Control 9, 13, 14). Threat Modeling & Rule Design: Ability to perform threat modeling and design custom WAF signatures and policies. Advanced WAF Rule Management: Proficiency with features such as Behavioral DoS protection, Bot defense, threat campaigns, geolocation/IP intelligence, and Layer 7 DDoS mitigation. Security Logging & Monitoring Integration: Define alerting thresholds and log retention policies compliant with requirements. Compliance & Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or GDPR in relation to WAF configurations. Zero Trust & API Security: Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and how WAF supports perimeters and micro-segmentation. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Temporary Job function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Position: Senior Network Specialist Location: Remote Duration: 6 months plus (high probability of extension) Start: 10/13 Must have 6+ years experience. Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder. Hospital client in Buffalo has a requirement for a Network Specialist. They must have experience with F5 WAF. Responsibilities
Lead the deployment and configuration of F5 WAF across multiple public-facing applications and APIs. Collaborate with application analysts and stakeholders to understand application architecture, functionality, and traffic patterns. Design and implement WAF policies and rules based on industry best practices and tailored to specific application needs. Conduct impact assessments and risk analysis to ensure WAF implementation does not adversely affect performance or availability. Develop and execute testing plans to validate WAF configurations and ensure effective threat mitigation. Monitor and fine-tune WAF policies post-deployment to optimize protection and minimize false positives. Document configurations, processes, and lessons learned for knowledge transfer and future reference. Provide guidance on WAF lifecycle management, including updates, tuning, and integration with broader security infrastructure. F5 Qualifications
Extensive hands-on experience with F5 WAF (ASM/Advanced WAF) in enterprise environments. Deep understanding of web application security, including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies. Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, especially application analysts and developers. Strong knowledge of F5 BIG-IP platform, including LTM and iRules. Experience with change management and downtime minimization strategies. Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. Security-Focused Qualifications
Knowledge of Security Frameworks & Standards: Familiarity with NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK related to web application threats, ISO/IEC 27001 and CIS Controls (e.g., CIS Control 9, 13, 14). Threat Modeling & Rule Design: Ability to perform threat modeling and design custom WAF signatures and policies. Advanced WAF Rule Management: Proficiency with features such as Behavioral DoS protection, Bot defense, threat campaigns, geolocation/IP intelligence, and Layer 7 DDoS mitigation. Security Logging & Monitoring Integration: Define alerting thresholds and log retention policies compliant with requirements. Compliance & Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or GDPR in relation to WAF configurations. Zero Trust & API Security: Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and how WAF supports perimeters and micro-segmentation. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Temporary Job function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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