fulltime role
waf implementation specialist
location: fully remote (india)
experience: 8–15 years
salary range: ₹10,00,000 – ₹40,00,000 per annum
notice period: immediate to 30 days
vacancies: 3
position overview
we are seeking a highly skilled waf implementation specialist to join our team in designing and implementing robust web application firewall (waf) protection across a multi-cloud environment. the ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise with leading waf solutions and a deep understanding of cloud security best practices to enhance our security posture.
objective
as a waf implementation specialist, you will augment our internal efficacy and security engineering teams by providing expert consulting services. your focus will be on tuning and efficacy testing of waf solutions, including akamai, f5, and cloud-native wafs across at least two of the major cloud service providers (aws, azure, gcp). this is a professional services role emphasizing hands-on rule tuning, data analysis, false positive reduction, and control efficacy validation in production-like environments, not platform engineering or infrastructure setup.
key responsibilities
perform hands-on tuning of akamai and f5 waf solutions (minimum one project each).
create custom waf rules and optimize owasp rule sets, with a focus on f5 configurations.
analyze logs and perform data-driven tuning based on real-world traffic to reduce false positives.
tune and optimize cloud-native wafs for at least two of aws, azure, or gcp environments.
conduct efficacy testing in collaboration with internal teams, recommending adjustments based on findings.
deliver practical, data-backed solutions grounded in real-world experience, avoiding purely theoretical or vendor-trained approaches.
required skills and experience
8–15 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on waf implementation and tuning.
proven hands-on experience with akamai and f5 waf solutions (minimum one project each).
expertise in custom rule creation, owasp rule optimization, and false positive mitigation.
strong log analysis skills and experience with data-driven waf tuning.
familiarity with cloud-native wafs across at least two of aws, azure, or gcp.
ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams to validate and enhance waf efficacy.
practical, real-world experience in waf tuning and security engineering, beyond vendor certifications
work remotely from anywhere in india with a flexible, always-remote setup.
collaborate with a dynamic team at kiya ai, a leader in innovative ai-driven solutions.
contribute to a high-impact project securing a multi-cloud environment.
competitive salary range of ₹10,00,000–₹40,00,000, based on experience.
how to apply
if you are a seasoned waf implementation specialist ready to make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you! please submit your resume along with current and expected fulltime salary.
thanks
yogi singh
8 - 14 Years
3 Openings
10.0 - 40.0 Lac/Yr
Online interview
