Managed Defense Engineer

Obrela is seeking a skilled Managed Defense Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Imperva security solutions, particularly Web Application Firewall (WAF), Cloud WAF, and Database Activity Monitoring (DAM). The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cybersecurity engineering, web application security, networking, and database security, with the ability to design, deploy, and maintain security controls in complex enterprise environments.

Core Responsibilities & Experience

• Implemented, managed, and tuned Imperva WAF, Cloud WAF, and DAM solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, with a strong focus on Database Activity Monitoring.
• Designed and enforced security controls to protect web applications and databases from internal and external threats.
• Monitored security events, analyzed alerts, and conducted root-cause analysis to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
• Supported regulatory compliance initiatives including PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR, and HIPAA through monitoring, auditing, and reporting.
• Applied core cybersecurity principles such as defense-in-depth, least privilege, and secure-by-design architectures.
• Collaborated with application, infrastructure, cloud, and database teams to integrate security solutions into production environments.
• Developed and maintained technical documentation, runbooks, and integration guides for security platforms and workflows.
• Provided technical guidance and support to internal teams and customers on security best practices and platform usage.

Technical Skills

Imperva & Application Security

• Imperva WAF (On-Prem & Cloud)
• Imperva Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
• WAF policy configuration, tuning, and traffic analysis
• OWASP Top 10 attack mitigation
• SSL/TLS inspection and certificate management

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Security engineering and operational security
• Risk assessment and threat mitigation
• PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR, HIPAA compliance support
• Security monitoring and incident analysis

Networking

• TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS
• Routing fundamentals
• Reverse proxies and load balancers
• Web traffic flow analysis

Database Security (Preferred)

• Database architecture and administration concepts
• Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL (or similar)
• Database auditing, monitoring, and compliance use cases

Endpoint & Detection (Plus)

• EDR/XDR platforms and alert analysis

Additional Qualifications

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex security issues.
• Experience working in an engineering-focused role.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in customer-facing or stakeholder-facing scenarios.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and respectful work environment where innovation, teamwork, and work-life balance are valued.
• Continuous learning opportunities through hands-on training and mentorship from industry experts.
• Career growth, working with talented professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• A competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and qualifications, with a strong focus on recognizing and rewarding effort.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of cybersecurity!