Senior F5 WAF Engineer

FinXL: Your Partner in Technology Solutions

FinXL is a leading Australian IT services and solutions company that partners with clients to deliver high-value ICT services. We are dedicated to building expert teams of technology advisors and delivery professionals to tackle complex business challenges in areas like Cyber Security and Infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior F5 WAF Engineer for a 12-month opportunity to deliver best-practice security solutions for critical applications. This role requires an active security clearance and offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• WAF Policy Configuration: Design and implement best-practice Web Application Firewall (WAF) security policies for the Network Management System (NMS) application.

• Security Analysis: Analyze F5 learning logs and traffic patterns to develop and tune robust security policies for a secure customer application.

• SIEM Integration: Provide expert advice and guidance on integrating the F5 WAF into the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, including log parsing and security alarming setup.

• Documentation & Governance: Develop comprehensive F5 WAF design documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Incident Response: Provide expert input into the Incident Response Plan (IRP) related to WAF and application security.

Required Skills & Experience

• Security Clearance: Must CURRENTLY hold and maintain an active NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance (non-negotiable).

• F5 Expertise: Proven senior-level experience designing, configuring, and deploying F5 BIG-IP WAF (ASM/Advanced WAF).

• Security & SIEM: Strong experience integrating WAF technologies with enterprise SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel).

• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze WAF learning logs to create highly optimized and effective security policies.

• Documentation: Excellent technical writing skills for creating design documents and operational procedures (SOPs).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly cleared and skilled WAF expert to join a leading technology partner for a long-term engagement. If you meet the mandatory clearance requirement, we encourage you to apply.