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Cybersecurity Engineer - WAF / WAAP Specialist

Remote, Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

1696 open roles

Overview

Salary
€40,000 - €45,000 a year

About €2,470 - €2,720 a month after tax.

Work mode
Remote (Madrid)
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Spanish
Native level
Experience
4+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers, gym access

Visa options

  • The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.
  • Remote work.
  • Vacation: 24 working days.
  • Telework expense compensation (proportional based on telework days).
  • Flexible compensation: up to 500€/month in payroll.
  • Social Benefits (Cobee): Annual allowance of 1,200 € for food vouchers, transportation, medical insurance, daycare, or training.
  • Once the annual leave allowance has been used, the possibility of continuing to enjoy benefits through flexible remuneration.
  • MyLearningHub: Training platform with a wide catalog of content.
  • Wellhub: Access to sports and wellness activities.
  • Employee Assistance Program (Lyra): Confidential professional support service.
  • The Genuine Travel: Exclusive travel benefits.
  • Discount portal with advantages across a broad network of stores and services.

The role

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in WAF and WAAP technologies to participate in the administration, operation, and evolution of web application protection platforms in critical environments. The position combines security infrastructure management, rule and policy optimization, continuous monitoring, and improvement of the cybersecurity posture of corporate services.

  • Participate in challenging projects with cutting-edge technologies.
  • You will have autonomy to propose solutions and lead technically.

What you'll do

  • Administration, operation, and maintenance of WAF/WAAP platforms.
  • Installation, configuration, updating, and evolution of web application protection solutions.
  • Management and optimization of security policies, signatures, rules, and exceptions.
  • Analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of incidents related to application protection.
  • Tuning and fine-tuning of rules to minimize false positives and ensure service continuity.
  • Proactive monitoring of security events and services.
  • Management of TLS/SSL certificates and support for secure application publishing.
  • Implementation of hardening measures and continuous improvement of the security posture.
  • Integration with SIEM tools, monitoring, and automation.
  • Preparation and maintenance of documentation and operational procedures.
  • Optimization of infrastructure performance, capacity, and availability.
  • Participation in scheduled maintenance and update tasks when required.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • University degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Academic level equivalent to MECES 2.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in infrastructure, cybersecurity, or technology platform administration.
  • Demonstrable experience in the administration and operation of WAF/WAAP solutions.
  • Solid knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, digital certificates, TLS/SSL, and web application security.
  • Experience in monitoring, incident management, and operations of critical services.
  • Analytical skills and a problem-solving orientation.
  • Proactivity, commitment to continuous improvement, and strong teamwork skills.

Nice to have

  • Experience with F5 NGINX App Protect.
  • Knowledge of other WAF platforms such as Imperva, Cloudflare, Akamai, or Barracuda.
  • Experience with integration into SIEM platforms and automation tools.
  • Experience in high-availability environments and secure architectures.
  • English B2 or higher.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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About the company & team

Page Consulting Tech Solutions is the PageGroup division specialized in delivering IT projects for clients, offering a wide range of tailored technology solutions with the required flexibility and agility.
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