W2 Network Security; Palo Alto​/Zscaler +Imperva​/Purview Dallas, TX

Role:
Network Security (Palo Alto/ Zscaler +Imperva /Purview)

Location:
Dallas, TX

Security Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimizing Imperva delivery and security services. The role requires a deep understanding of Imperva CDN and security solutions, including WAF, bot management, and DDoS protection. A strong background in web technologies, network security, and performance optimization is essential.

• Manage and configure cloud delivery and security services to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Configure and manage Bot Manager Premier and Account Protector to mitigate bot attacks and account takeover attempts.
• Conduct risk assessments across multiple web and mobile applications, integrating in-browser protection tools to guard against client-side attacks.
• Monitor and analyze traffic patterns to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize content delivery and improve website performance.
• Perform regular updates of site shield IPs and configure pragma header stripping rules to manage application security at the network layer.
• Implement caching and compression rules to enhance web application performance.
• Integrate Imperva SDK to protect mobile applications from bot attacks.
• Engage with Subject Matter Experts and other Risk Management team members to gather information and complete projects on time.
• Document and communicate security incidents and vulnerabilities to internal teams, management, and vendors.
• Act as a primary point of contact for security operations, responding to and mitigating incidents as part of the SOC.
• Maintain and update detailed knowledge of the IT security industry, including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved processes, and emerging threats.
• Resolve issues related to Imperva services, providing technical support and guidance to internal teams and clients.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to Imperva configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Respond to on-call engagements within 15 minutes in a rotation of one week every four weeks; must be flexible to work for US/Canada customers.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience implementing and maintaining Imperva WAF rules and policies.
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining network appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, proxies, etc.).
• 3+ years of experience automating network infrastructure tasks.
• 3+ years supporting cloud native applications in Azure, GCP, or AWS.
• Advanced knowledge of HTTP, SSL/TLS encryption, DNS, switching, routing, and application security, mitigating OWASP top 10 security threats.
• Proven experience with Imperva delivery and security services.
• Strong understanding of CDN architecture and web performance optimization.
• Expertise in Imperva WAF, bot management, and DDoS protection.
• Experience with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web servers.
• Knowledge of network protocols and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

EEO statement omitted for brevity, but should remain if present.