Cloudflare WAF Engineer || Pune/Bengaluru

Job Description

Job Title : Cloudflare WAF Engineer Location : Bangalore / Pune Experience : 5+ Years Employment Type : Full Time Job Description We are looking for a skilled and experienced Cloudflare WAF Engineer to join our security and operations team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cloudflares security ecosystem, scripting knowledge for automation (Python, API, Terraform), and a solid understanding of web application firewall (WAF) configurations. You will play a key role in protecting customer domains , ensuring robust automation , and maintaining a secure and reliable Cloudflare infrastructure . Key Responsibilities : Automate daily tasks using Python, Terraform, and Cloudflare API Configure and manage WAF rules to defend against threats including BFA/DDOS attacks Handle SSL/TLS certificate management and domain migrations Implement IP, GEO, ASN, OFAC, and user-agent based whitelisting/blacklisting Maintain and optimize Key-Value (KV) entries and Worker scripts Monitor and analyze security incidents , and respond with remediation plans Set up and manage log push jobs for real-time monitoring and analytics Enforce and manage Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) policies Decommission domains and ensure secure zone migration between Cloudflare accounts Collaborate with internal teams to prioritize and execute security & ops projects Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and standard operating procedures Requirements : 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Cloudflare WAF Engineer Strong scripting and automation experience using Python, API integrations, and Terraform Proficient in Cloudflare security features : WAF, DNS, TLS, KV, Worker Code Experience with public cloud platforms : AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with OWASP rules , managed WAF rulesets , and bot management Excellent troubleshooting and incident response skills Understanding of agile processes , including tools like Jira and ServiceNow Strong communication and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications : Knowledge of machine learning techniques for bot detection Certifications in cloud security or related technologies