Web Application Firewall Security Engineer

Web App Firewall Security Engineer (Remote)Location: Support Center - Akron, OHTime Type: Full timeJob DescriptionWe have many opportunities available on our other career site pages. Click here to link to our careers page!Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!Web App Firewall Security Engineer IT IVLocation: RemotePOSITION SUMMARY:The WAF Security Engineer is responsible for enterprise Web Application Firewall and edge security operations protecting high-traffic ecommerce applications and APIs. This role provides hands-on ownership of Akamai security platforms and supports additional WAF technologies.This position requires strong operational discipline, deep understanding of web application threats, and the ability to balance security enforcement with availability and customer experience in production environments.RESPONSIBILITIES:Serve as subject matter expert for enterprise WAF platforms, with primary ownership of Akamai and operational support for Imperva and AWS WAFDesign, deploy, configure, and manage WAF policies protecting web applications and APIsTune and optimize security rules to balance threat prevention, performance, and revenue protectionConfigure and maintain Akamai security capabilities including Bot Manager, Rate Control, Client Reputation, API Security, and related protectionsMonitor and analyze security events, attack traffic, bot activity, and abuse patterns including OWASP Top 10 threats and DDoS attemptsPerform ongoing rule reviews, policy optimization, and false positive reductionSupport production change management processes and ensure stability when implementing WAF updatesParticipate in incident response activities related to web-layer and edge-based threatsDevelop and report on WAF effectiveness metrics including block accuracy, false positive rate, and attack trendsMaintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and operational standardsPartner with Application Security Team to validate exploitability of identified vulnerabilitiesSupport secure deployment practices and CI/CD security integrationsAssist development teams in understanding web-layer threats and mitigation strategiesDevelop lightweight automation scripts to improve monitoring, validation, and reporting processesStay current with emerging web threats and platform updatesPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience. 3–5+ years of hands-on experience operating and tuning Web Application Firewalls in enterprise or high-traffic environmentsStrong hands-on experience with Akamai security products requiredStrong understanding of web application security concepts and OWASP Top 10Knowledge of HTTP, HTTPS, TLS, DNS, CDN architectures, and cloud-based environmentsExperience analyzing security logs, traffic patterns, and attack behaviorDemonstrated ability to tune WAF policies and reduce false positives without disrupting production trafficExperience supporting structured production change management processesBasic scripting or automation experience such as Python, Bash, or REST APIsStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skillsPreferred:Experience with Imperva and/or AWS WAFExperience supporting high-volume ecommerce or retail environmentsFamiliarity with PCI security requirementsExperience working with distributed development and DevOps teamsBENEFITS & PERKS:Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance401(k) matching after one year of employmentGenerous time off + company holidaysMerchandise discountLearning & Development programsMuch more!The salary range for this opportunity is $106,000 - $160,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job