Cyber Security Engineer

Lead Cybersecurity WAF Engineer

We're working with a global automotive services and digital transformation leader on this exciting opportunity. We are seeking a visionary technical expert to own and evolve an enterprise-scale application-edge security strategy for a massive digital ecosystem.

As the strategic owner of Web Application Firewall (WAF) infrastructure, you will safeguard high-traffic public-facing applications using cutting-edge automation and defensive engineering. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in networking, Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, and Python to build resilient, scalable protections against Layer 7 attacks and botnets.

The Role

• Lead the architecture, implementation, and vision for enterprise WAF solutions across cloud-native and hybrid environments.

• Drive automation and DevSecOps integration by leveraging Python and Terraform for scalable security policy management.

• Act as the primary technical responder for complex security events, mitigating L7 threats, botnet spikes, and sophisticated web attacks.

• Collaborate with Security Architecture and Engineering teams to define long-term roadmaps for Edge services, CDN/routing, and Zero Trust frameworks.

• Mentor cross-functional engineering teams and author advanced playbooks to enhance the organization’s defensive posture.

What You'll Need

• 6+ years of technical experience, including at least 4 years in Cybersecurity and 2+ years of hands-on enterprise WAF management.

• Expert-level proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and scripting (Python) for security automation.

• Deep technical mastery of web protocols and routing, including DNS, HTTP/S, CDN configurations, and client-server communication patterns.

• Proven experience with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized platforms like EKS, ECS, or Lambda.

• Familiarity with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27000) and security tools such as BurpSuite, Wiz, or Fortify.

What's On Offer

• Highly competitive base salary range of $122,600 - $204,400 plus incentive eligibility.

• Flexible "take what you need" paid vacation policy plus 160 hours of annual wellness time.

• Comprehensive benefits package including 16 weeks of paid parental leave and volunteer time off.

• Remote-friendly structure within a Fortune 500-caliber technical environment.

Apply via Haystack today!