Security Architect

 About The Role  

Project Role :Security Architect

Project Role Description :Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills :Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Good to have skills :NAMinimum
3 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification :15 years full time education
Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled WAF and Firewall Security Expert to manage Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and network perimeter security. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Akamai, Cloudflare, and similar WAF/CDN platforms, along with a strong grasp of application layer (Layer 7) attacks, web security vulnerabilities, and real-world mitigation strategies.
Roles & Responsibilities:-WAF Policy Management:Administer Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule sets and policies using industry-leading platforms such as Akamai Kona Site Defender, Cloudflare WAF, AWS WAF, or similar solutions.-Application Layer Defense:Analyze, detect, and defend against a wide range of OWASP Top 10 and other Layer 7 threats, including SQL Injection (SQLi),Cross-Site Scripting (XSS),Remote Code Execution (RCE),Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF),HTTP protocol abuse,Malicious bot traffic and API abuse-Firewall & Network Security:Deploy and manage network firewalls and integrate them with other security technologies including Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) and DDoS mitigation tools.-Bot Protection Expertise:Strong understanding of automated bot attacks, with hands-on experience in detection and defense strategies using behavioral analytics, CAPTCHA, rate limiting, and JavaScript challenges.-Threat Monitoring & Incident Response:Proactively monitor and respond to threats across both application and network layers, leveraging SIEM tools and real-time alerting systems.- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work in close partnership with DevOps, development, and security teams to enforce secure deployment practices and ensure robust application configurations.Professional & Technical Skills:

WAF Tuning & Optimization:Perform continual WAF tuning, including signature refinement and custom rule development, to ensure an optimal balance between security coverage and application functionality.-Threat Intelligence & Research:Stay current on emerging application-layer attack vectors, tools, and adversary tactics to inform proactive defense measures.-Incident Handling:Participate in incident response, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and contributing to post-mortem investigations to enhance organizational resilience.
Additional Information:- The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls.- This position is based at our Gurugram office.- A 15 years full time education is required. Qualification 
15 years full time education