WAF Cyber Security Engineer

Clarivate • Kansas City, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a WAF Cyber Security Engineer to join our Cyber Security team in Kansas City. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the center of enterprise web application protection, helping drive the migration and consolidation of Web Application Firewall (WAF) vendors and platforms across the organization. In this role, you’ll partner closely with global technology and product teams to secure modern, cloud-based applications while influencing the future direction of our WAF strategy. You will report to the Manager, Cyber Security, and collaborate with teammates across the United States, India, and Barcelona, Spain. About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent, relevant experience 5+ years of experience in cyber security, with a strong emphasis on WAF, application security, and cloud security 2+ years of experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform 2+ years of experience supporting secure SDLC, OWASP Top 10, and application security vulnerability management It Would Be Great If You Also Have… Experience automating security controls and processes Exposure to security testing and monitoring tools such as DAST, SAST, and RBVM Knowledge of cloud architecture, container security, and DevSecOps practices Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CySA+ Experience working in globally distributed teams What Will You Be Doing in This Role? As a WAF Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a key role in protecting enterprise web applications from evolving cyber threats. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Managing WAF configurations and supporting vendor and platform migrations Monitoring, analyzing, and responding to WAF and application security alerts and incidents Conducting security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in products and applications Collaborating with development and product teams to embed security best practices throughout the product lifecycle Supporting vulnerability management, penetration testing, and remediation efforts Developing and maintaining security documentation aligned with industry and regulatory standards Researching emerging threats and recommending technologies to strengthen the organization’s security posture About the Team Our Cyber Security team is a globally distributed group of professionals. The team partners closely with internal stakeholders across engineering, infrastructure, and product organizations to safeguard enterprise applications. This role is part of a highly visible initiative focused on modernizing and consolidating security platforms, making it both challenging and impactful. You’ll join a collaborative team that values deep technical expertise, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing. Notably, this role has a strong growth path for career advancement and opportunity. Hours of Work This is a full-time, hybrid position working in the office up to 3 days a week during core business hours. Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to support security incidents or special projects. At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations. Clarivate is a global leader in trusted and transformative intelligence. We bring together enriched data, insights, analytics and workflow solutions, grounded in deep domain expertise across the spectrum of knowledge, research and innovation. Whether it’s providing insights to transform the water industry or accelerating the delivery of a critical vaccine, our aim is to fuel the world’s greatest breakthroughs by harnessing the power of human ingenuity. For more information, please visit clarivate.com

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent, relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in cyber security, with a strong emphasis on WAF, application security, and cloud security
• 2+ years of experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform
• 2+ years of experience supporting secure SDLC, OWASP Top 10, and application security vulnerability management

Nice To Haves

• Experience automating security controls and processes
• Exposure to security testing and monitoring tools such as DAST, SAST, and RBVM
• Knowledge of cloud architecture, container security, and DevSecOps practices
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CySA+
• Experience working in globally distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Designing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Managing WAF configurations and supporting vendor and platform migrations
• Monitoring, analyzing, and responding to WAF and application security alerts and incidents
• Conducting security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in products and applications
• Collaborating with development and product teams to embed security best practices throughout the product lifecycle
• Supporting vulnerability management, penetration testing, and remediation efforts
• Developing and maintaining security documentation aligned with industry and regulatory standards
• Researching emerging threats and recommending technologies to strengthen the organization’s security posture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level