Skills

Communication Teamwork Python Bash PowerShell Network Security Firewalls CI/CD Ansible AWS CloudFormation Problem-solving Attention to detail Architecture AWS Terraform Infrastructure as Code

Job Specifications

Job Title: AWS WAF Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA 30308 (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ months

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and manage AWS WAF to protect web applications from security threats.
Develop and maintain automation scripts for WAF deployment and management.
Collaborate with the security team to integrate AWS WAF with other security tools and services.
Monitor and respond to security incidents related to web application threats.
Create and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates for AWS WAF and related services.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits of web applications.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for AWS WAF-related issues.
Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.

Requirements:

Proven experience with AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF).
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible.
Strong understanding of web application security principles and best practices.
Familiarity with AWS services and architecture.
Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with other AWS security services (e.g., AWS Shield, AWS IAM).
Knowledge of network security, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty) are a plus."

About the Company

Founded in 2003 to solve mission-critical development and maintenance problems, Tekskills Inc. has steadily grown into a multi-service, multi-product entity. We are a global solutions-driven technology consulting and development company partnering with clients in their digital transformation journey across North America, Europe, APAC and the Middle East. Headquartered in the US, our global staff of 1000+ experts leverage their unmatched experience to efficiently deliver innovative projects in core IT solution development, ... Know more