Job Title:
WAF Technical specialist
Company: Airbus
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Created: 2025-09-05
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Description Role : WAF Technical Specialist - Application Security Description : Airbus is on its Digital journey and the objective is to transform the company and to prepare it for the future. This transformation includes new global governance, new ways of working and the implementation of digital business services and platforms. As a part of this transformation journey we have set up a GIC in the silicon valley of India - Bangalore. This state of the art GIC is responsible for driving excellence in IT and OT for Airbus. Challenges are numerous and exciting.! What is the Airbus Application Security team doing? Security for Applications is designed to strengthen Airbus applications against evolving threats, reduce vulnerabilities and de-risk them by applying all the necessary security controls. Your role as a WAF Solution Engineer is to support the overall management of Airbus Web Application Firewall in the context of the Application Security and Secure Development and Operations of Software Applications. Your role is key as you contribute to the overall performance and success of Airbus Digital Security Posture. Qualification & Experience: We seek out curious minds! We value attention to detail! And we care deeply about outcomes! We’re looking for passionate people, who are eager to learn, willing to share, and establishing innovative ways of working and influencing cultural changes ● Bachelor or masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field would be preferred ● 5 to 8+ years of relevant experience as a WAF Engineer / Application Security Specialist ● Hands-on experience in management, deployment and operation of Web Application Firewall technologies (Specially Imperva WAF ) ● Strong understanding of a large range of security topics from Hardware systems, O.S. (Linux), Applications, IAM, Networks, Database to Encryption and new age Digital capabilities ● In-depth knowledge of common application security vulnerabilities: OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25 and their mitigation controls & strategies ● Knowledge of monolithic & microservices application architecture and knowledge of common web application frameworks ● Good to have relevant industry certifications: CCNA, CISSP, OSCP, CompTIA Security+ etc. ● Proven ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and utilise time effectively ● A team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills ● Knowledge of Agile frameworks: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban is an added advantage Responsibilities As a WAF Solution Engineer with our Application Security team, you will work on the following activities: ● Secure deployment and configuration of the WAF solutions to protect Airbus web applications from common vulnerabilities, DDoS attacks, and other malicious activities ● Analyze detection patterns and contribute towards fine-tuning of the WAF detection capabilities ●Automate WAF rule management and reporting, ensuring ongoing optimization and integration with security monitoring tools like SIEM ● Support in the implementation of WAF solutions for Airbus roofs (Airbus regional offices outside core countries) ● Coordinate with Security architects and Application owners to ensure on-boarding of their web applications into WAF services ● Connect and collaborate with the Vulnerability management, Critical asset protection & Business teams to manage WAF non-compliances and enable remediation ● Provide recommendations, support and guidance to other security team and application owners on WAF services ● Build integrated dashboards that measure the progress of WAF deployment and WAF service key performance indicators (KPIs) ● Ensure close alignment with the Application Security Product Manager /Owners on strategies & roadmap ● The candidate will also support the control of financial aspects of the WAF services and acting as an interface with the Airbus subcontractors that provide the WAF services ● Participate in Security threat and monitoring forums to learn and stay abreast on latest security trends, threats, and vulnerabilities, continually building knowledge in the cyber threat landscapes and good practices ● Participate in workshops, training, certifications & security conferences to enhance skills in Cyber Security Benefits ● You will be part of a truly international team ● Travel opportunities (domestic and international) ● Competitive remuneration, bonus and incentives ● Good work / life balance and career growth opportunities ● Training and development opportunities (online, classroom, conferences) ● Comprehensive benefits package (complementary health and life insurance) Success Metrics Success will be measured in a variety of areas, including but not limited to ● Consistently ensure the on-time delivery and quality (first-time-right) of the projects ● Bring innovative cost effective solutions