• Network Security & Application Delivery Engineer

    Robert Half Technology (Houston, TX)


    Description

    We’re looking for an experienced engineer to manage and optimize advanced application delivery and security platforms. This role focuses on ensuring high availability, performance, and protection for critical web applications across enterprise environments.

     

    Application Delivery & Traffic Management

     

    + Configure and maintain advanced load balancing and traffic control solutions.

    + Optimize SSL/TLS offloading and secure traffic flows.

     

    Security Policy Management

     

    + Implement and tune web application security policies (WAF).

    + Deploy bot mitigation and DDoS protection strategies.

     

    Monitoring & Troubleshooting

     

    + Monitor system health and performance.

    + Troubleshoot issues related to traffic, certificates, and application availability.

     

    Automation & Documentation

     

    + Automate tasks using scripting (Python, Bash, or similar).

    + Maintain clear documentation and ensure compliance with security standards.

    Requirements

    + Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade application delivery and security platforms.

    + Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SSL/TLS).

    + Experience implementing WAF policies, Bot Defense, and DDoS mitigation.

    + Scripting skills for automation (Python, Bash, or similar).

    + Familiarity with centralized management tools and cloud integrations is a plus.

    + Relevant certifications in application delivery or security technologies.

    + Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and API-based automation.

    + Experience with application security tools (e.g., Veracode, SonarQube).

     

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