Business Analyst (WAF SME)

Job Title: BA+ WAF SME

Location City: PAN India

Experience Required: 4+ Years

Salary Range: As per norms

Work Mode: Hybrid

Position Type: Permanent

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days

Company Name: VARITE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Client: An Indian multinational technology company based in Bengaluru. It provides information technology, consulting and business process services, and is one of India's Big Six IT services companies.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Akamai WAF Implementation: Lead the deployment and configuration of Akamai WAF solutions for external facing web applications.
• Security Analysis: Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis to ensure the effectiveness of WAF configurations.

-Change Control: Maintain the change control, drive the IT application engagement for Cyber changes & coordinate the successful change delivery.

• Monitoring and Reporting: Continuously monitor WAF performance and security events, generating detailed reports and metrics for stakeholders
• Incident Response: Collaborate with the security operations team to respond to and mitigate web application security incidents.
• Stakeholder Communication: Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to communicate security requirements and provide guidance on best practices
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest security trends and Akamai product updates to continuously enhance client web application security posture.
• Delivery life cycle: Ensure the time bound delivery success with driving the end to end life cycle of Akamai Web application Firewall deployment on applications.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on web application security and WAF technologies.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Akamai WAF configuration and management.
• Strong understanding of web technologies, including HTTP/HTTPS, HTML, JavaScript, and web application frameworks.
• Experience with security assessment tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of common web application vulnerabilities and OWASP Top 10.
• Certifications: Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Akamai certifications are a plus.
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Requirements

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all WAF implementations comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Project Management: Experience in managing security projects, including timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to the dynamic nature of cybersecurity threats and organizational needs.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume using the apply online button on this job post. Job Title: BA+ WAF SME

Location City: PAN India

Experience Required: 4+ Years

Salary Range: As per norms

Work Mode: Hybrid

Position Type: Permanent

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days

Company Name: VARITE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Client: An Indian multinational technology company based in Bengaluru. It provides information technology, consulting and business process services, and is one of India's Big Six IT services companies.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Akamai WAF Implementation: Lead the deployment and configuration of Akamai WAF solutions for external facing web applications.
• Security Analysis: Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis to ensure the effectiveness of WAF configurations.

-Change Control: Maintain the change control, drive the IT application engagement for Cyber changes & coordinate the successful change delivery.

• Monitoring and Reporting: Continuously monitor WAF performance and security events, generating detailed reports and metrics for stakeholders
• Incident Response: Collaborate with the security operations team to respond to and mitigate web application security incidents.
• Stakeholder Communication: Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to communicate security requirements and provide guidance on best practices
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest security trends and Akamai product updates to continuously enhance client web application security posture.
• Delivery life cycle: Ensure the time bound delivery success with driving the end to end life cycle of Akamai Web application Firewall deployment on applications.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on web application security and WAF