Security Analyst III
Company: Yum!
Location: Plano
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
Join our Team! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Web
Application Firewall (WAF) Engineer with expertise in Akamai and
Cloudflare technologies to join our cybersecurity team. As a WAF
Engineer specialized in Akamai and Cloudflare, you will be
accountable for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust WAF
solutions to protect our web applications against evolving cyber
threats. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the
effective deployment and optimization of WAF policies across Akamai
and Cloudflare platforms.
If you are a skilled WAF Engineer with expertise in Akamai and
Cloudflare technologies and are passionate about protecting web
applications from cyber threats, we invite you to apply for this
exciting opportunity. Join our cybersecurity team and contribute to
the ongoing security and resilience of our web-based systems using
the latest WAF solutions from Akamai and Cloudflare.
This position is based in Plano, Texas or Louisville, KY, in a
hybrid work environment, coming onsite 2-3 days per week.
Salary Range: $93,000 - $105,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This
is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in
establishing pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's
location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Responsibilities:
1. WAF Implementation: Design, deploy, and configure WAF solutions
using Akamai Kona Site Defender and Cloudflare WAF to safeguard web
applications against a wide range of cyber threats, including but
not limited to OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, DDoS attacks, and bot
traffic.
2. Policy Development: Develop and maintain WAF policies tailored
to the specific security requirements of our web applications,
leveraging the capabilities of Akamai and Cloudflare platforms.
Continuously monitor and update these policies to adjust to
emerging threats and minimize false positives.
3. Incident Response: Partner with the incident response team to
investigate and respond to security incidents related to web
application attacks detected by Akamai and Cloudflare WAF. Analyze
WAF logs and alerts to identify malicious activities and implement
mitigation strategies in a timely manner.
4. Security Review: Conduct regular security assessments of web
applications using Akamai and Cloudflare tools to identify
vulnerabilities and recommend remediation measures. Perform
penetration testing and vulnerability scanning to validate the
effectiveness of WAF defenses across both platforms.
5. Performance Optimization: Monitor the performance of Akamai and
Cloudflare WAF solutions and fine-tune configuration settings to
ensure optimal security without impacting web application
performance. Identify and address any issues related to latency,
throughput, or false positives to maintain uninterrupted access to
web applications.
6. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure WAF configurations and policies
comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements,
including PCI DSS, GDPR, and HIPAA. Generate regular reports on WAF
effectiveness, security incidents, and compliance status for
internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
7. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with
cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers,
and security analysts, to integrate Akamai and Cloudflare WAF
solutions seamlessly into the web application infrastructure.
Provide guidance and training to team members on best practices for
WAF configuration and management across both platforms.
Requirements:
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its
subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000
restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the
company's concepts - KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger
Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global
leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories,
respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant
concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers,
sandwiches and more. In 2023, the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut
brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur's Top Global
Franchises Ranking. In addition, in 2023 Yum! Brands was included
on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index; Forbes' list of America's
Best Employers for Diversity; and Newsweek's lists recognizing
America's Most Responsible Companies, America's Greatest Workplaces
for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022,
the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North
America.
As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and
compelling mission: to build the world's most loved, trusted, and
fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret
ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and
talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we're looking for
talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have
the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a
positive impact.
We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a
company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide!
This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well
as personal growth. Customer sentiment and love for our brands is
the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10
Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut
delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world,
KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe,
including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every
day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional
footprint across the country.
Check Out Some Of Our Great Benefits (Some available at HQ
locations only)
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