Senior Security Systems Engineer (Web Application Firewall)

TL;DR

Senior Security Systems Engineer (Web Application Firewall): Designing and maintaining Cloudflare WAF and web security tools to protect customer data with an accent on platform engineering and threat mitigation. Focus on integrating WAF with SIEM/IAM, automating security workflows, and troubleshooting complex SSL/TLS and packet analysis issues.

Location: Onsite in Windsor, CT

Salary: $110,000–$120,000

Company

hirify.global is a financial services company dedicated to expanding access to financial opportunities and securing a better financial future for its customers.

What you will do

• Engineer and configure Cloudflare WAF and other security platforms to maximize enterprise value.
• Oversee day-to-day operational support for integrated web security solutions.
• Integrate Cloudflare WAF with technical platforms including SIEM, IAM, and cloud services.
• Drive the adoption of security automation deeper into the corporate infrastructure.
• Define standards, guidelines, and metrics for the continuous validation of web security systems.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure problems related to web security and traffic analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments.
• 3-5 years of experience implementing web security systems, preferably with Cloudflare WAF.
• Proficiency in modern web authentication (Mutual TLS, SAML, OAuth, JWT) and API security (RESTful/SOAP).
• Strong scripting skills for automation using Javascript, Bash, or Python.
• Hands-on experience with Unix, Windows, and VMWare environments.

Nice to have

• Experience using ServiceNow for operational support.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions up to 6%.
• Employer-paid cash balance retirement plan (4%).
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Paid time off including 20 days of vacation and 9 company holidays.
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year.