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Role Title: WAF Engineer: DevOps Automation (F5 Focused)

Location: Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Sheffield

Duration: Until 30/11/24

Role Description:
F5 WAF Engineer - in-depth knowledge of F5 BIG-IP and NGNIX+WAF(Not F5 Platform/network)
As an Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our IT infrastructure by designing, creating, and maintaining bespoke Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines tailored to specific project needs.
This role will have an initial focus on leveraging F5 technologies alongside a broad spectrum of automation and DevOps practices to deliver our automation use cases; however once F5 automaton works have completed, works will progress to other WAF platforms and use cases.
You will be responsible for the integration of CI/CD pipelines with solutions developed by other teams, Scripting, and the creation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
Your expertise in Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, Python, and other relevant technologies will be essential. You should have a solid background in building CI/CD pipelines and a comprehensive understanding of DevOps practices.
The ideal candidate should not only have technical proficiency in data structures, automation technologies, API interactions, and cloud services, but also exhibit a strong drive to research, investigate, and collaborate effectively within the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Developing and Delivering Automation for F5 WAF Platform: In the first instance: Developing and delivering automation solutions specifically for our F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) platform, aligned with our specific use cases. This involves Scripting, configuring, and deploying automation workflows that enhance security, manageability, and operational efficiency of the F5 WAF environment. CI/CD Pipeline Development: Create, enhance and implement new, customized CI/CD pipelines tailored for specific project use cases, ensuring efficient, automated workflows Pipeline Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain existing CI/CD pipelines to ensure they are efficient, secure, and up-to-date with the latest technology standards Integration of Solutions: Work collaboratively with other teams to integrate their solutions and tools into the CI/CD pipelines effectively, enhancing overall workflow and productivity. IaC Manifests Creation: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests, predominantly using Terraform, to manage and provision IT infrastructure in a consistent and repeatable manner Tool Proficiency: Utilize and demonstrate expertise in tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, and Python, effectively integrating them into the CI/CD processes Script Writing: Write and maintain scripts to automate various aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for human error. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and implementation of DevOps practices Proactive Research and Collaboration: Eager to research and utilize company resources like Confluence, find relevant contacts, and reach out to other teams for unknowns. Prepared to independently investigate and resolve challenges.

Required F5 Experiences - One or more of these F5 ASM/AWAF Knowledge & Experience: Understanding and practical experience with F5's Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced WAF (AWAF), including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of application security policies and web application Firewalls. F5 with API Gateway: Experience: Integrating F5 solutions with API Gateway technologies, demonstrating the ability to secure and manage APIs effectively. Experience in using F5 with Kong API Gateway; managing, and optimizing API traffic through F5 systems. F5 GTM and Proxy Technologies: Knowledge and experience with F5's Global Traffic Manager (GTM) as well as experience with Proxy technologies, including forward and reverse proxies Basic Certificate Management: Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management processes, including issuance, renewal, and deployment, within F5 environments. F5 AS3: Experience; Experience with AS3 (Application Services 3 Extension), for declarative automation and orchestration of F5 BIG-IP services. Proficiency in automating the deployment and management of F5 configurations using AS3

Key Experience - Ideal Candidate Profile
Technical Expertise in CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitLab CI, and Bamboo. Ability to configure, manage, and optimize these tools for various project requirements. Proficiency in Scripting Languages: Strong skills in Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Ability to write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and deployments Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Extensive experience in creating and managing infrastructure using code. Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet Data Structuring and Management: Advanced skills in managing data using formats like JSON, YAML, XML, and others. Capable of parsing, creating, and maintaining complex data structures for configuration and automation purposes. API Integration and Management: Expertise in querying, integrating, and managing APIs. Capable of constructing and executing API calls for data retrieval, updates, and inter-service communication. Version Control Systems: In-depth knowledge of version control systems like Git, including branching strategies, repository management, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Understanding of containerized environments and their integration into CI/CD pipelines Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP; understanding of cloud-specific services and how to integrate them into CI/CD processes Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring and logging for applications and infrastructure Security Practices in DevOps (DevSecOps): Understanding of security practices in a DevOps environment. Familiarity with security scanning tools, implementing secure coding practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies. Ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environments and adapt to changing requirements Networking and Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of networking concepts (eg, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and basic security concepts (eg, Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems and workflows to propose effective automation solutions. Collaboration and Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Management Skills: Basic project management skills with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables in a cross-functional environment. Research and Investigative Skills: Motivated to self-educate and explore company resources and external knowledge bases.