F5 WAF Migration Engineer (Web Application Firewall Engineer)
Job Title: F5 WAF Migration Engineer (Web Application Firewall Engineer) Location: Charlotte, NC Work Arrangement: Hybrid (In-person interview required) Employment Type: Contract Contract Duration: 3.5+ years Pay Range: $49.95/hr. on W2 OR $60.20/hr. on C2C Domain: Information Security | Cyber Security Technology Application Deadline: August 2, 2026 SKILLS REQUIRED Primary (Must-Have): ✔️Hands-on expert-level experience with F5 Big-IP and WAF (ASM/AWAF) ✔️Proven track record in migrating applications from legacy Big-IP platforms to modern F5 solutions ✔️Minimum 5 years of experience deploying and maintaining enterprise WAF products (Akamai Kona, F5 ASM/AWAF, Salt API Protection) ✔️Deep knowledge of TCP/IP Layer 7 security fundamentals ✔️Proficiency in troubleshooting techniques: packet captures, CLI analysis, and network protocol debugging Secondary (Good to Have): ✔️Scripting experience in Python or PowerShell for task automation ✔️Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) and traditional Firewalls ✔️Ability to analyze complex application logs and guide developers on secure coding practices ✔️Strong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder expectations in a large-scale enterprise environment ✔️Experience supporting on-call incident resolution for mission-critical security infrastructure POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a dedicated Web Application Firewall (WAF) Engineer to join the Information Protection & Risk Management team. This role is critical to the lifecycle management of our security infrastructure, specifically focusing on the migration and sustainment of F5 Big-IP environments. You will work within the Cyber Security Technology group to deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot security controls, ensuring our enterprise applications remain protected against evolving threats while maintaining high availability. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ✔️Lead the migration of applications from legacy Big-IP environments to upgraded F5 architectures ✔️Perform day-to-day operations, monitoring, and expert-level troubleshooting for F5 and Akamai WAF deployments across the enterprise ✔️Execute architecture and engineering tasks to support both ongoing security operations and new project implementations ✔️Conduct regular system health checks and user activity audits to ensure compliance and optimal performance ✔️Document security application designs, operational procedures, and management workflows to ensure organizational consistency BENEFITS Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k) EEOC Compliance We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DISCLAIMER AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.