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Firewall Engineer with F5 and Big-IP - LOCAL only - F2F Must

KeylentCharlotte, NC🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 15, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in cutting-edge web application firewall technologies like F5 and Big-IP, contributing to critical security initiatives within a reputable organization. If you are a mid-senior engineer with a passion for network security and hands-on experience, you will thrive in this collaborative, on-site environment. Apply now to advance your career in information protection!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Charlotte, NC, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 - 57567
***Please add candidate preference on resume**

Remote no longer accepted,

client interview must be in person, local candidates only*


Job Title: Web Application Firewall Engineer

Job Description

Candidate must have hands-on experience on F5 and Big-IP product, also they have experience on migrating applications from old legacy Big IP to F5

Position Description:
The Web Application Firewall Engineer position at Ally is a member of the Information Protection & Risk Management organization and works closely with other members of the IPRM program to develop, implement and support a wide range of critical security controls at Ally. The engineer works with a team of security engineers within the Cyber Security Technology group to deploy, sustain and monitor technical controls and tools to meet specific security requirements, and help with defining processes to ensure that security configurations and tools are maintained.

Job Responsibilities :
• Operations and monitoring and day to day troubleshooting forweb application firewalls (F5 and Akamai)across the enterprise.
• Provide expert level troubleshooting for supported technologies
• Perform architecture and engineering responsibilities in support of existing technologies and new security projects
• Perform regular health checks and user activity audits
• Author and vigilantly maintain documents related to the design, purpose, operation, and management of security applications

Qualifications :
• Minimum 5 years knowledge and experience with deployment and maintenance of enterprise web application firewall products: Akamai Kona, F5 ASM/AWAF, Salt API Protection.
• Primary responsibility is support of our security infrastructure and security projects with potential to take on responsibilities for other network security technologies such as Network Access Control, Firewall etc
• Must have good working knowledge of troubleshooting techniques: performing and analyzing the results of packet captures, CLI commands, familiarity with network protocols
• Understand application layer TCP/IP Layer 7 security fundamentals
• Ability to analyze application logs and work with developers to ensure secure coding practices are in use
• Bachelor\''''s degree in information systems or relevant field of study
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are required.
• Ability to interact with personnel at all levels across the organization and to comprehend business imperatives.
• A strong customer/client focus with ability to manage expectations appropriately and provide superior customer/client experience and build long-term relationships.
• Willing to have a flexible work schedule and be on call for incident resolution
• Coding/Scripting experience such as Python or PowerShell to automate tasks is a bonus.

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