Principal Engineer - Web Application Firewall

Location Details: India (Remote)

At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time; others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.​

Remote: This is a remote position, so you’ll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings.  

Join our team...

GoDaddy is the biggest services platform for entrepreneurs globally. We aim to empower our 21 million customers and entrepreneurs worldwide by providing them with the necessary help and tools to grow online. 

Web Application Firewall (WAF). This is a new function being added to InfoSec to create a single threaded owner for the various WAF technologies at GoDaddy. 

Are you excited about building world-class software solutions that will power millions of customers globally? At GoDaddy, our engineers are key players in building innovative platforms that drive our core businesses, from payments and eCommerce to identity security and customer care. Whether you’re passionate about creating highly scalable systems or developing seamless customer experiences, we have a role for you. Join us and shape the future of software at GoDaddy! 

What you'll get to do...

We are seeking a principal Web Application Firewall (WAF) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Akamai and CloudFlare WAF solutions and will be responsible for designing and developing WAF policies and guidelines, developing and maintaining comprehensive rulesets, and on-boarding applications onto our WAF platforms. 

• 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.

Your experience should include...

• 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. 

We've got your back...  We offer a range of total rewards that may include 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, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy’s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way. 

About us...  GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us. 

At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that’s not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That’s why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It’s the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.

GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.

Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to myrecruiter@godaddy.com. 

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