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 Web Application Firewall WAF Good to have skills NA Minimum 5 year s of experience is required Educational Qualification 15 years full time education Summary We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Web Application Firewall WAF Subject Matter Expert SME to join our Security Delivery team The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in WAF technologies solid experience in decoding web traffic and malicious scripts and a solid development background to assess and close security gaps This role is pivotal in safeguarding enterprise applications from web-based threats across on-prem cloud and hybrid environments Key Responsibilities Roles Responsibilities WAF Strategy Operations Governance -Lead the deployment configuration and management of enterprise-grade WAF solutions such as F5 Silverline F5 ASM Imperva CWAF Akamai WAF AWS WAF and Azure WAF -Develop and fine-tune advanced WAF policies and signatures to accurately detect sophisticated attack vectors including SQL Injection XSS RCE and business logic abuse while minimizing false positives -Analyze complex WAF logs and payloads using custom decoding and script analysis techniques to identify stealthy threats and misconfigurations -Maintain consistent security controls in line with OWASP Top 10 PCI-DSS NIST and ISO 27001 standards Security Integration Threat Response -Integrate WAF protections into DevSecOps pipelines embedding security into the SDLC with automated deployment and testing -Collaborate with AppSec DevOps Cloud and Infrastructure teams to secure applications across microservices APIs and multi-cloud environments -Act as a senior advisor during security incidents involving web-layer attacks providing in-depth payload analysis and mitigation guidance Scripting Secure Development Expertise -Leverage development and scripting skills Python Bash PowerShell Regex to analyze obfuscated scripts and automate WAF rule generation traffic simulation and threat validation -Contribute to secure coding reviews and help developers understand WAF behavior in relation to application logic and vulnerabilities Documentation Reporting Continuous Improvement -Own and update detailed documentation including architecture diagrams rule sets exception handling and change management logs -Produce regular dashboards and executive-level reports summarizing WAF effectiveness threat intelligence trends and incident analysis -Evaluate new WAF features and third-party integrations to improve detection efficacy and operational efficiency Professional Technical Skills -Experience with Bot Mitigation API Security and Advanced Threat Protection mechanisms -Familiarity with CI CD tools e g Jenkins GitLab IaC e g Terraform and security automation frameworks -Certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty Akamai WAF Certified GIAC GWAPT GWEB CEH or equivalent -Exposure to Big Data analytics platforms or SIEM solutions for advanced WAF telemetry analysis -Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity or related field Master s preferred -Hands on experience with multiple WAF platforms across enterprise environments -Deep understanding of HTTP S protocols SSL TLS encryption CDN behaviors load balancing and reverse proxy technologies -Proven expertise in decoding analyzing and reverse engineering malicious JavaScript or encoded payloads to uncover evasion techniques -Solid understanding of web application architecture OWASP Top 10 risks and real-world threat scenarios -Experience with Bot Mitigation API Security and Advanced Threat Protection mechanisms -Familiarity with CI CD tools e g Jenkins GitLab IaC e g Terraform and security automation frameworks -Certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty Akamai WAF Certified GIAC GWAPT GWEB CEH or equivalent -Exposure to Big Data analytics platforms or SIEM solutions for advanced WAF telemetry analysis Additional Information - The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Web Application Firewall WAF - This position is based in Chennai - A 15 years full time education is required 15 years full time education About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world s leading businesses governments and other organizations build their digital core optimize their operations accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services creating tangible value at speed and scale We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791 000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries Technology is at the core of change today and we are one of the world s leaders in helping drive that change with strong ecosystem relationships We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud data and AI with unmatched industry experience functional expertise and global delivery capability Our broad range of services solutions and assets across Strategy Consulting Technology Operations Industry X and Song together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360 value enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted lasting relationships We measure our success by the 360 value we create for our clients each other our shareholders partners and communities Visit us at Equal Employment Prospect Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status military veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law Our rich diversity makes us more innovative more competitive and more creative which helps us better serve our clients and our communities

📌 Security Architect (Chennai)
🏢 Accenture
📍 Chennai