Security Consultant (WAF / Layer 7)
La información a continuación detalla los requisitos del puesto, la experiencia esperada del candidato y las cualificaciones correspondientes.
Location: Madrid
Languages: English (required), Spanish (ideally)
Overview
A leading global security organisation is seeking an experienced Application Security Consultant to support enterprise clients in designing, securing, and optimising modern web and application security environments.
This is a long-term contract opportunity for a hands-on specialist in Web Application Firewalls
(WAF), Layer 7 security, and application performance, working across large-scale, complex enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver post-sales consulting services around WAF and application security solutions
* Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance Layer 7 architectures
* Lead customer engagements from requirements gathering through to delivery and handover
* Produce high-quality technical documentation (HLDs, LLDs, test plans, migration plans, etc.)
* Implement configuration changes and support platform integrations in client environments
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues alongside support and engineering teams
* Provide best-practice guidance on application security and performance optimisation
* Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and tooling improvements
Ideal Profile
* 5+ years in customer-facing consulting, professional services, or technical delivery roles
* Strong understanding of networking and OSI Layer 7 protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, DNS, HTTP/S)
* Proven experience with WAF and application security technologies, such as:
* Web Application Firewalls
* DDoS protection
* API security / gateways
* Bot management
* SSL/TLS security
* Experience xohynlm with vendors such as Cloudflare, F5, Imperva, Akamai, or similar
* Scripting or automation skills (Python, JavaScript, Bash)
* Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based workflows
* Exposure to monitoring and observability tools
Why Join?
* Work on complex, high-impact application security projects
* Exposure to modern WAF and Layer 7 security technologies
* Collaborate with global enterprise clients
* Flexible hybrid working model
* Strong likelihood of contract extension