Banglore, Karnataka
Job Summary
Job Summary : Senior Network Security Engineer – WAAP (Web Application & API Protection) Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an innovative, agile company with a rich past and a promising future. Originally Hewlett-Packard Company, HPE has continuously reinvented itself. Today, HPE is one of the world's leading technology companies providing networking, cloud, and security solutions for next-generation IT infrastructure. Job Responsibilities : Key Responsibilities • Translate business and application security requirements into enterprise-grade WAAP and network security architectures. • Develop and support solutions aligned with HPE’s application security and defense-in-depth strategy. • Lead architecture, design, and deployment of Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) solutions across global environments. • Develop and drive multi-year roadmap for application-layer security, including WAF, API security, bot protection, and DDoS mitigation.Senior Network Security Engineer – WAAP (Web Application & API Protection)\\r\\nHewlett Packard Enterprise is an innovative, dynamic company with a rich past and a promising future. Originally Hewlett-Packard Company, HPE has continuously reinvented itself. Today, HPE is one of the world\\\'s leading technology companies providing networking, cloud, and security solutions for next-generation IT infrastructure.\\r\\n________________________________________\\r\\nKey Responsibilities\\r\\n• Translate business and application security requirements into enterprise-grade WAAP and network security architectures.\\r\\n• Develop and support solutions aligned with HPE’s application security and defense-in-depth strategy.\\r\\n• Lead architecture, design, and deployment of Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) solutions across global environments.\\r\\n• Develop and drive multi-year roadmap for application-layer security, including WAF, API security, bot protection, and DDoS mitigation.\\r\\n________________________________________\\r\\nWAAP Responsibilities (Primary Focus)\\r\\n• Architect, implement, and manage WAAP platforms, including: \\r\\no Web Application Firewall (WAF)\\r\\no API Security (discovery, protection, runtime analysis)\\r\\no Bot Management\\r\\no DDoS Protection (L3–L7)\\r\\n• Design and deploy WAAP solutions using platforms such as: \\r\\no Thales Imperva\\r\\no Cloud-native WAFs (Azure, AWS WAF) or equivalent\\r\\n• Develop and maintain custom WAF rules, security policies, and signatures to protect critical applications.\\r\\n• Perform false positive tuning, policy optimization, and rule lifecycle management.\\r\\n• Enable API discovery, schema enforcement, and protection against OWASP API Top 10 threats.\\r\\n• Integrate WAAP with: \\r\\no SIEM/SOAR platforms\\r\\no Identity providers\\r\\no Threat intelligence feeds\\r\\n• Collaborate with application teams to:
\\r\\no Onboard applications into WAAP platforms\\r\\no Perform security assessments and risk reviews\\r\\no Ensure minimal performance impact while enforcing strong security controls\\r\\n• Implement protection against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, RCE, etc.).\\r\\n• Lead WAAP incident response and root cause analysis for application-layer attacks.\\r\\n• Define and track application security metrics and KPIs (attack trends, mitigation effectiveness).\\r\\n• Ensure compliance with security frameworks (CIS, NIST, Zero Trust, data protection standards).\\r\\n.Core Network Security Responsibilities\\r\\n• Architect and maintain secure network infrastructure across data center, campus, and cloud environments.\\r\\n• Conduct security design reviews ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards.\\r\\n• Provide risk reporting, control effectiveness, and security posture visibility.\\r\\n• Support internal and external security audits.\\r\\n.
Key Responsibilities
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Skill Requirements
WAAP Responsibilities (Primary Focus) • Architect, implement, and manage WAAP platforms, including: o Web Application Firewall (WAF) o API Security (discovery, protection, runtime analysis) o Bot Management o DDoS Protection (L3–L7) • Design and deploy WAAP solutions using platforms such as: o Thales Imperva o Cloud-native WAFs (Azure, AWS WAF) or equivalent • Develop and maintain custom WAF rules, security policies, and signatures to protect critical applications. • Perform false positive tuning, policy optimization, and rule lifecycle management. • Enable API discovery, schema enforcement, and protection against OWASP API Top 10 threats. • Integrate WAAP with: o SIEM/SOAR platforms o Identity providers o Threat intelligence feeds • Collaborate with application teams to: o Onboard applications into WAAP platforms o Perform security assessments and risk reviews o Ensure minimal performance impact while enforcing strong security controls • Implement protection against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, RCE, etc.). • Lead WAAP incident response and root cause analysis for application-layer attacks. • Define and track application security metrics and KPIs (attack trends, mitigation effectiveness). • Ensure compliance with security frameworks (CIS, NIST, Zero Trust, data protection standards). Core Network Security Responsibilities • Architect and maintain secure network infrastructure across data center, campus,
and cloud environments. • Conduct security design reviews ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards. • Provide risk reporting, control effectiveness, and security posture visibility. • Support internal and external security audits. • Manage and optimize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. • Develop and maintain network security policies and procedures. • Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams globally. Technical Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in network security architecture, engineering, and operations. WAAP & Application Security Expertise (Mandatory) • Strong experience with WAAP platforms (Akamai preferred; Cloud WAF or equivalent accepted). • Deep understanding of: o OWASP Top 10 (Web & API) o Application-layer threats and mitigation techniques • Hands-on experience in: o WAF policy creation and tuning o API security controls (schema validation, authentication enforcement) o Bot mitigation strategies o DDoS protection architecture (L3–L7) • Experience in: o Traffic analysis (HTTP/HTTPS, TLS inspection) o Behavioral-based threat detection • Strong understanding of: o Secure application architectures (monolith, microservices, APIs) o DevSecOps integration and CI/CD security controls (nice to have) Network Security & Infrastructure • Strong hands-on experience in: o Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper) o IDS/IPS, VPN, SIEM • Expertise in: o Firewall policy design, NAT, routing, inspection, and threat prevention • Experience in designing secure: o Hybrid (on-prem + cloud + internet-facing) environments • Experience in: o Proxy architectures (forward/reverse) o Secure internet gateways Networking & Protocol Expertise • Strong knowledge of: o TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL o Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS) • Experience with: o QoS, NetFlow, ACLs, NAT, IP traffic management o Network monitoring and analysis tools Cloud & Integration • Experience securing applications in: o AWS, Azure, GCP • Familiarity with: o Cloud-native WAF and API security tools • Integration experience with: o SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM platforms Data Center & Enterprise Networking • Experience managing enterprise environments with: o Aruba, Arista, Juniper switches o Firewalls. Firewalls, load balancers, WAN optimization tools • Understanding of: o High availability and performance optimization for application traffic Operations & Lifecycle Management • Lead onboarding and lifecycle management of applications into WAAP platform.
Other Requirements
Other Requirement : 24/7
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