WAF Security Architect

3 days ago


Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Vodafone Full time
Job Title: WAF Solution Architect

About the Role:

Vodafone is seeking a highly skilled WAF Solution Architect to join our Cyber Security team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the development and adoption of our WAF platform to meet the operational and security requirements of our application and content development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and adoption of the WAF platform to ensure alignment with emerging threats and operational requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Network and Telco Domain Leadership team to define and implement Vodafone's strategy for WAF.
  • Work with the Product Manager to define the strategic plan for WAF to ensure alignment with emerging threats and operational requirements.
  • Act as Vodafone's WAF expert, coaching and guiding the wider WAF team, including DRs and offshore, to ensure global consistency, effectiveness, and efficiency.
  • Integrate security measures into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous protection throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain Terraform modules for consistent and automated WAF deployment across environments.
  • Secure APIs with WAF solutions to protect against common API vulnerabilities.
  • Support security audits by providing necessary documentation and reports related to WAF deployments and policies.

Requirements:

  • Experience with leading WAF solutions and a solid understanding of network protocols, HTTP/S, and web technologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of web application security principles and threat landscapes.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and standards, including OWASP Top 10, NIST, and PCI-DSS.
  • Understanding of API security best practices and standards, such as OWASP API Security Top 10.
  • Hands-on experience in configuring WAF policies, rules, and signatures to mitigate web threats.
  • Proficiency in CI/CD tools, particularly Azure DevOps, for automating security testing and policy enforcement.
  • Experience with Terraform for defining, deploying, and managing WAF infrastructure.
  • Scripting skills in languages such as Python and YAML scripting for automating WAF deployment, configuration, and testing.

About Vodafone:

Vodafone is a leading telecommunications company that inspires trust and confidence in our customers by enabling secure connectivity. Our purpose is to proactively protect Vodafone and its customers by reducing the risks posed by security threats to our global technology infrastructure and the sensitive data we hold.

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and constantly changing environment that requires active and compelling engagement of teams and stakeholders.
  • A role that requires an engineer who is technically competent, an effective communicator, and collaborator to deliver consistency and risk reduction outcomes.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].



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