Principal Engineer

Summary

Join GoDaddy's InfoSec team as a Principal Web Application Firewall (WAF) Subject Matter Expert (SME). This remote position requires extensive experience with Akamai and CloudFlare WAF solutions. You will design and develop WAF policies and guidelines, maintain comprehensive rulesets, and onboard applications onto WAF platforms. The role involves configuring, managing, and optimizing WAF solutions, developing documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. GoDaddy offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, retirement savings options, bonuses, health benefits, and parental leave. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of web application security principles.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience as a WAF SME, with proficiency in Akamai and CloudFlare WAF solutions
• Strong understanding of web application security principles and WAF configurations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex WAF issues

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and optimize Akamai and CloudFlare WAF solutions to protect web applications from security threats
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including runbooks and troubleshooting guides, to support WAF operations and incident response
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and development, to ensure WAF configurations align with business and security requirements
• Develop WAF best practices and operational procedures

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
• Bonus/incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Participation in our employee stock purchase plan
• Competitive health benefits
• Other family-friendly benefits including parental leave