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Load Balancer / WAF Engineer
GuidePoint SecurityCore Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing cloud-based security platforms, particularly WAF and DDoS mitigation, while optimizing configurations for performance and availability. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and deliver high-quality service to clients.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cloud WAF ManagementDDoS MitigationCustom Rule BuildingCore Networking ConceptsCloudflare/Akamai Familiarity
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based security platforms, including WAF, DDoS mitigation, bot protection, and CDN configuration
- Build and manage custom rules, including page rules, rate limits, transform rules, and iRules
- Collaborate with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and resilient traffic flow to internet-facing assets
- Optimize configurations for latency, performance, and availability, including global traffic routing, failover, and load balancing
- Support incident response for DDoS events or WAF bypass attempts
- Document configurations and provide operational runbooks for client handoffs or internal support teams
- Conduct WAF and edge security assessments to identify improvements or misconfigurations
- Assist with migration from or integration with on-premises platforms such as F5, including custom logic translation to cloud WAF equivalents
- Stay current on evolving threat actor behaviors, industry DDoS tactics, and mitigation techniques
- Provide high-quality service to clients, internal customers, and coworkers
- Lead by influence and use business/financial acumen to align delivery with business objectives and priorities
Requirements
What you’ll need- 2 to 4 years of experience managing cloud WAF/DDoS platforms in enterprise environments
- Deep familiarity with Cloudflare and/or Akamai edge protection services
- Experience building custom page rules, rate limiting policies, or traffic filtering logic
- Strong knowledge of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, load balancing, NAT, routing)
- Hands-on experience with on-premises application delivery controllers such as F5 BIG-IP, especially iRules, SSL offloading, and WAF modules
- Strong troubleshooting skills across application-layer traffic and network-layer protection
- Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and edge integration patterns
- Experience automating WAF/DNS/DDoS configurations via API or Terraform
- Certifications related to Cloudflare, Akamai, F5, or network security are preferred
- Experience with API security protections, client fingerprinting, and bot mitigation strategies is preferred
- Experience working in consulting, MSP, or client-facing roles is preferred
- Up to 25% travel
- Sedentary work
- Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
- Close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of employees' premiums and 75% for family plans)
- HSA contribution of $850 per employee annually or $1,750 per family annually
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
- Up to 25% travel
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
WAF ConfigurationDDoS Mitigation TechniquesTraffic Filtering LogicAPI AutomationTerraformF5 BIG-IPIRulesSSL OffloadingLoad BalancingNetwork Layer Protection
Soft Skills
Troubleshooting SkillsBusiness AcumenCollaborationClient Service OrientationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
CloudflareAkamaiAWSGCPAzureF5API Security ProtectionsBot Mitigation Strategies
Certifications & Qualifications
Cloudflare CertificationAkamai CertificationF5 CertificationNetwork Security Certification
Industry Keywords
Edge Protection ServicesIncident ResponseTraffic RoutingConsultingManaged Service Provider