Waf Sme
Posted 6 days ago by Queen Square Recruitment Ltd
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
EC2Y, Aldersgate, Greater London
Summary: As a WAF Subject Matter Expert, you will be responsible for implementing, managing, and optimizing Web Application Firewalls to ensure the security and performance of web applications. This hybrid role requires collaboration with IT and development teams, conducting threat assessments, and enhancing the overall security posture. The position is based in London and is part of a cybersecurity team within a large transformation consultancy. The contract duration is 9 months, and the role is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and configure WAFs (AKAMAI Kona Site Defender, AWS WAF, etc.)
- Monitor security logs and respond to threats
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing
- Define security rulesets and enforce policies
- Deliver incident response and forensic analysis
- Maintain WAF documentation and compliance reporting
Key Skills:
- 8+ years’ experience in software engineering
- 5+ years in network security
- Strong knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS, certificates (CA), and load balancing
- Hands-on WAF experience (especially AKAMAI Kona Site Defender)
- Incident response and forensic analysis capabilities
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, AKAMAI) desirable
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
WAF SME | London | Hybrid | Inside IR35 | 9-Month Contract
Our client, a large transformation consultancy, is looking for 2 experienced WAF SMEs to join a cybersecurity team in a hybrid role based in London. If you have a strong background in Web Application Firewalls and network security, and want to work on securing high-visibility online services — we want to hear from you.
Contract Details:
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Rate: Competitive DOE, inside IR35
Duration: 9 months
Start Date: ASAP
Role Summary:
As a WAF Subject Matter Expert, you will lead efforts to implement, manage, and optimize Web Application Firewalls (WAF), ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing web applications. Collaborate with IT and development teams, perform threat assessments, and contribute to strategic improvements in security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and configure WAFs (AKAMAI Kona Site Defender, AWS WAF, etc.)
- Monitor security logs and respond to threats
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing
- Define security rulesets and enforce policies
- Deliver incident response and forensic analysis
- Maintain WAF documentation and compliance reporting
Required Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years’ experience in software engineering
- 5+ years in network security
- Strong knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS, certificates (CA), and load balancing
- Hands-on WAF experience (especially AKAMAI Kona Site Defender)
- Incident response and forensic analysis capabilities
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, AKAMAI) desirable
You’ll be a good fit if you are:
- Proactive and client-facing
- A strong communicator and team player
- Capable of mentoring juniors and managing competing priorities
If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on all applications so if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.