Security Engineer – F5 WAF

Role: Automation Engineer – F5 WAF

Location: London

The Company: Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: (phone number removed), NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. We are an exciting organisation to work for, ranked as a “Top Employer” as part of the Top Employer Institute annual listings.

A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have over 260,000 dedicated employees serving clients across 66 countries.

The Role: As an Automation Engineer, you will be developing and delivering automation solutions specifically for our F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) platform, aligned with our specific use cases. This involves scripting, configuring, and deploying automation workflows that enhance security, manageability, and operational efficiency of the F5 WAF environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and Delivering Automation for F5 WAF Platform
• CI/CD Pipeline Development
• Pipeline Maintenance
• Integration of Solutions
• IaC Manifests Creation
• Tool Proficiency
• Script Writing

Required F5 Experience:

• F5 ASM/AWAF Knowledge & Experience: Understanding and practical experience with F5's Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced WAF (AWAF), including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of application security policies and web application firewalls.
• F5 with API Gateway: Experience: Integrating F5 solutions with API Gateway technologies, demonstrating the ability to secure and manage APIs effectively. Experience in using F5 with Kong API Gateway; managing, and optimizing API traffic through F5 systems.
• F5 GTM and Proxy Technologies: Knowledge and experience with F5's Global Traffic Manager (GTM) as well as experience with proxy technologies, including forward and reverse proxies.
• Basic Certificate Management: Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management processes, including issuance, renewal, and deployment, within F5 environments.
• F5 AS3: Experience; Experience with AS3 (Application Services 3 Extension), for declarative automation and orchestration of F5 BIG-IP services. Proficiency in automating the deployment and management of F5 configurations using AS3.

Key Experience – Ideal Candidate Profile

• Technical Expertise in CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitLab CI, and Bamboo. Ability to configure, manage, and optimize these tools for various project requirements.
• Proficiency in Scripting Languages: Strong skills in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Ability to write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and deployments
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Extensive experience in creating and managing infrastructure using code. Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Data Structuring and Management: Advanced skills in managing data using formats like JSON, YAML, XML, and others. Capable of parsing, creating, and maintaining complex data structures for configuration and automation purposes.
• API Integration and Management: Expertise in querying, integrating, and managing APIs. Capable of constructing and executing API calls for data retrieval, updates, and inter-service communication.
• Version Control Systems: In-depth knowledge of version control systems like Git, including branching strategies, repository management, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines
• Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Understanding of containerized environments and their integration into CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP; understanding of cloud-specific services and how to integrate them into CI/CD processes
• Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring and logging for applications and infrastructure
• Security Practices in DevOps (DevSecOps): Understanding of security practices in a DevOps environment. Familiarity with security scanning tools, implementing secure coding practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Networking and Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and basic security concepts (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).

Benefits: You will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, training, and development, as well as an exciting career within a fast paced and dynamic business. The benefits include;

• Contributory pension
• Extra holiday purchase
• Life insurance policy
• Private medical insurance

Equal Opportunities: Wipro is an advocate for positive change and conscious inclusion. As a global employer, we strive to create a diverse Wipro family by remaining committed to the development of our culture, diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants are welcome.