Ampcus Inc · 1 month ago
Barracuda WAF Engineer SME
McLean, VA, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelAmpcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. They are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join their talented team as a Barracuda WAF Engineer SME, specializing in deploying, managing, and optimizing Barracuda’s application security solutions to protect web applications and APIs from various threats.
Data ManagementInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Install and maintain physical, virtual, or cloud-based Barracuda WAF appliances (e.g., Azure, AWS) in reverse proxy or bridge modes
Create, tune, and manage security policies and application profiles to block SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and CSRF while minimizing false positives
Monitor and mitigate application-layer DDoS attacks, both traffic, and advanced persistent threats
Configure load balancing, SSL/TLS offloading, caching, and compression to enhance application delivery and speed
Analyze logs using tools like Splunk or Azure Monitor and respond to real-time security alerts and incidents
Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules to prevent sensitive data leakage and ensure compliance with standards like PCI DSS or GDPR
Qualification
Required
Need an experienced professional specializing in deploying, managing, and optimizing Barracuda's application security solutions to protect web applications and APIs from threats like the OWASP Top 10, bot attacks, and DDoS attempts
Deployment & Configuration: Install and maintain physical, virtual, or cloud-based Barracuda WAF appliances (e.g., Azure, AWS) in reverse proxy or bridge modes
Policy Management: Create, tune, and manage security policies and application profiles to block SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and CSRF while minimizing false positives
Threat Mitigation: Monitor and mitigate application-layer DDoS attacks, both traffic, and advanced persistent threats
Performance Optimization: Configure load balancing, SSL/TLS offloading, caching, and compression to enhance application delivery and speed
Monitoring & Incident Response: Analyze logs using tools like Splunk or Azure Monitor and respond to real-time security alerts and incidents
Compliance & Data Protection: Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules to prevent sensitive data leakage and ensure compliance with standards like PCI DSS or GDPR
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of L7 protocols (HTTP/HTTPS), TCP/IP, and web technologies (XML, JSON, REST APIs)
Security Knowledge: Proficiency in OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and modern web application attack vectors
Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and their native security services
Automation: Ability to automate WAF deployments and configurations using REST APIs or scripting (Python, PowerShell)
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field
Preferred
Barracuda Web Application Firewall Certified Engineer (WAF01)
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service - Foundation (WAS01)
General security certifications: CISSP, CEH, or CCNA
Company
Ampcus Inc
Ampcus is a global business, technology consulting and an staff augmentation firm specializing in AI/ML,digital solutions, Cybersecurity & Risk management, Testing, Forensics & Fraud services and human capital management.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
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