Job Description
Job Description
Overview
CTG is seeking to fill an AWS WAF Security Engineer position for our client.
Location: Remote (Preferred in Atlanta, GA)
Duration: 8 months
Duties:
• Design, implement, and manage AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions to protect web applications from threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks
• Configure, optimize, and maintain WAF rules, including rate-based rules and managed rule sets aligned with organizational security policies
• Integrate AWS WAF with services such as CloudFront, Application Load Balancer (ALB), and API Gateway for comprehensive protection
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and update WAF configurations to address emerging threats
• Collaborate with DevOps, cloud engineering, and development teams to incorporate security best practices into the SDLC
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to WAF-related security incidents and alerts
• Develop and maintain documentation for WAF configurations, policies, and procedures
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on AWS WAF and application security
Skills:
• Hands-on experience with AWS WAF, AWS Firewall Manager, AWS Shield, and bot mitigation tools
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and web application security principles
• Experience integrating WAF with CloudFront, ALB, and API Gateway
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Terraform
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, ServiceNow, or Wiz
• Knowledge of network security protocols including HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and DNS
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Experience:
• Mid-Level to Senior level experience in AWS security engineering or cloud security roles
• Proven experience managing and configuring AWS WAF in enterprise environments
• Experience with incident response and threat mitigation in AWS/cloud environments
• Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments preferred
• Experience with other WAF technologies such as Fortinet, Imperva, or Akamai is a plus
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect preferred
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.
To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Malti Jha at Malti.Jha@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $50.00 to $60.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.