Sr. Waf Security Engineer

Warner Bros. Discovery

Atlanta, Georgia, US
Base: $105,280.00 - $195,520.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
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5+ years application or network security experience
Hands-on waf/ddos solution expertise
Proficiency with major waf platforms like akamai or aws
** Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Senior WAF Security Engineer to implement and maintain web application firewall (WAF) and DDoS protection solutions. The role requires significant experience in application security, WAF technologies, and collaboration with engineering teams, while offering a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves implementing and maintaining enterprise-grade WAF and DDoS protections across a large portfolio of properties for Warner Bros. Discovery.
  • Candidates will partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to integrate security controls into applications while participating in on-call rotations for incident response.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and a hybrid work schedule requiring three days onsite.

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** Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Senior WAF Security Engineer to implement and maintain web application firewall (WAF) and DDoS protection solutions. The role requires significant experience in application security, WAF technologies, and collaboration with engineering teams, while offering a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits. **

Salary

Base: $105,280.00 - $195,520.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives available; Benefits: Health insurance, wellness program, life/disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years application or network security experience
  • Hands-on WAF/DDoS solution expertise
  • Proficiency with major WAF platforms like Akamai or AWS
  • Strong understanding of HTTP/S protocols and OWASP Top 10
  • Experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting
  • Hybrid work schedule requirement (3 days onsite)

Nice-to-have

  • Security certifications such as CISSP or CISM
  • Infrastructure-as-code experience with Terraform
  • Familiarity with CDN integrations and API Security
  • Experience securing applications across multiple cloud providers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security
  • Direct hands-on work with WAF/DDoS solutions
  • Proven expertise with at least one major WAF platform
  • Practical experience writing custom WAF rules
  • Strong problem-solving skills for rapid issue analysis

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