Overview
To reinforce our cybersecurity defenses, we are looking for a skilled Security Expert to join our dedicated WAF squad. This team collaborates closely with the Cyber Defense unit to protect online banking and digital services from evolving cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities
* F5 Platforms: Build, configure, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade F5 platforms, focusing on reverse proxy, authentication, monitoring, and application protection.
* F5 Modules: Administer and manage F5 ASM (Application Security Manager), APM (Access Policy Manager), and LTM (Local Traffic Manager).
* iRules & Scripting: Design and implement advanced iRules and automation scripts using Tcl, TMSH, REST API, and the F5 Python SDK.
* Testing & Maintenance: Perform system upgrades, operational readiness tests, and continuous process improvements.
* Automation: Develop automated workflows for deployment and configuration to reduce manual effort.
* Integration: Ensure secure integration between operating systems and web-facing applications.
* Application Onboarding: Onboard and secure new web applications within the WAF infrastructure, ensuring adherence to security standards.
* Web Security Expertise: Apply knowledge of PKI, SSL/TLS, reverse proxies, LDAP, and related technologies.
* Support & Incident Handling: Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, manage incidents, and handle change requests.
* Advisory Role: Assist architects in evaluating and selecting new or upgraded web security solutions through cost-benefit analysis.
* Monitoring: Track system performance, traffic flows, and availability; report on security-related events.
* Standardization: Contribute to the industrialization and standardization of web security services.
* On-Call Duty: Participate in the on-call rotation (7 days/week, 18:00–07:30).
Profile
Education & Experience
* Master's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
* Minimum 5 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in Web Security Infrastructure (ideally in the financial sector).
Technical Skills
* Expertise in F5 BIG-IP, including ASM, APM, and LTM.
* Strong knowledge of HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, PKI, and core web security protocols.
* Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl).
* Experience with firewalls, load balancers, DMZs, antivirus, and related components.
* Understanding of Web Access Management, authentication, and authorization.
* Familiarity with REST APIs, automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker).
* Solid grasp of information security principles and regulatory compliance standards.
Business & Methodological Skills
* Strong risk awareness and understanding of financial industry regulations.
* Experience with incident, change, and project management processes.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate technical risks and business impacts.
* Experience working in Agile teams and ITIL-based service management environments.
Soft Skills
* Strong communicator, capable of translating technical concepts into business language.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-driven.
* Organized, structured, and detail-oriented.
* Resilient under pressure and adaptable in fast-changing environments.
* Customer-focused, professional, and committed to continuous learning.
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance
Work Location: In person