WAF & Application Security Architect – 6-Month Contract – £650/day (Inside IR35)

Overview

WAF and Application Security SME

— Contract: 6 Months.

Day Rate:

£650 (Inside IR35).

Location:

Fully Remote (UK-based).We’re seeking a skilled WAF and Application Security Specialist to join a key client engagement. This role focuses on enhancing Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities across multiple platforms, with a strong emphasis on efficacy testing, rule creation, and tuning.Key Responsibilities

Design and implement custom WAF rules to address security gapsConduct detailed log analysis to identify and mitigate false positivesSupport DevSecOps pipeline integration and automation of efficacy testingAdvise on web/API attack vectors and mitigation strategiesProvide SME input on WAF PoCs, new features, and cost-effective solutionsMaintain clear documentation of tuning procedures and configurationsExperience Required

Strong background in SOC, AppSec, or Ethical HackingDeep understanding of OWASP Top 10 and web security principlesHands-on experience with WAF platforms (e.g. Akamai, F5, AWS, GCP)Skilled in log analysis tools (e.g. Splunk, Wireshark)Excellent problem-solving and communication ..... full job details .....