Senior Cybersecurity WAF/Proxy Support Engineer

AT&T • Bothell, WA

244d • $116,700 - $175,100

About The Position

Join our dynamic Enterprise Remote Access team in a Senior Cybersecurity position, where you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding AT&T's networks. This is an action oriented operational role. We are seeking an experienced candidate in creating and optimizing policy, troubleshooting complex enterprise technology issues, and supporting clients using various technologies such as Akamai, Barracuda, F5, and Forcepoint. You will operate and maintain premise and software as a service WAFs, proxies, and Secure Service Edge (Secure Web Gateway, Cloud Access Security Broker, Zero Trust Network Access, and Firewall-as-a-Service). This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity engineering with experience configuring, operating, and managing on-premises and cloud-based Web Application Firewall, Proxy, SSE, Secure Web Gateways and CASB.
• Extensive experience providing SME level support in large, highly dynamic enterprise environment.
• Engineering, administrative experience of Akamai, Barracuda, F5, Forcepoint, Linux, Windows systems.
• Senior level experience with WAF and proxy.
• Advanced experience with IdP, SSO, SAML, AD, Microsoft Entra.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with web applications, web platforms, web application security, application firewalls, frameworks and protocols.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, web protocols, networking, DNS and security concepts.
• Expertise with mainstream operating systems, web services, programming languages, network devices and attack vectors.
• Advanced expertise reviewing and analyzing log files, data correlation and packet captures.
• Script writing and programming using common shell and mainstream languages.
• Senior level understanding of PKI Technology.

Nice To Haves

• CISSP, CISM, SANS GIAC, GWEB or relevant cybersecurity or technical certification.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, information security/systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains Web Application Firewalls, Secure Web Gateways (Proxy), and Secure Service Edge including CASB integrations with SaaS application environments.
• Creates and implements best practices for policies/rules/signatures to mitigate threats.
• Integrate Applications/platforms with Identity Providers leveraging current IAM technologies for SSO support.
• Develop advanced alerts/reports to meet the requirements of key stakeholders and business units.
• Develops automation for security tools management and workflow integration.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders within Information Security and Engineering teams to develop specific use cases to address specific business requirements.
• Creation and implementation of custom alerting dashboards in SIEM for regular monitoring and investigations as needed.
• Works extensively with Business Units/stakeholders across organizations to set up and tune WAF and proxy policies.
• Aids in gathering, presenting metrics for measuring key performance and key risk indicators.
• Provides ongoing support to existing monitoring capabilities and data collection systems.
• Troubleshoots complex issues involving multiple platforms and network flows.
• Coordinates with vendors and other technical teams on troubleshooting and escalations.
• Manage and optimize security operations, including monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of security processes and technologies.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption Reimbursement.
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term).
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Extensive employee wellness programs.
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree