Infrastructure Security Engineer - WAF,F5 & Palo Alto Firewall

• *About Gruve**

Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well\-funded early\-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.

• *Position Summary**

We are looking for a motivated and talented individual interested in working on **F5 technologies (Load Balancer, WAF, DDoS)**, **Palo Alto Firewalls**, **FortiGate Firewalls**, and **Infoblox DNS**. The role involves hands\-on security and network operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, and continuous optimization of enterprise security infrastructure.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• + Work in **security and network operations** environments.

+ Hands\-on experience with **F5 WAF, Load Balancer, and DDoS**, including policies, maintenance, upgrades, certificate renewal, virtual server creation on F5 LTM, F5 LTM/ASM troubleshooting, WAF security policy management, DDoS mitigation, VIP configuration, backend and frontend IP mapping, session distribution logic, and session persistency logic.

+ Monitor web traffic, analyze security logs, investigate alerts, and take action against unusual activities.

+ Respond quickly to security breaches by collaborating with incident response teams.

+ Integrate **threat intelligence feeds** to enhance protection against emerging risks.

+ Continuously optimize **WAF performance** to minimize latency and ensure seamless user experience.

+ Conduct regular **security assessments and audits** to identify vulnerabilities.

+ Manage **ServiceNow workflows** to update and patch security services.

+ Maintain organized documentation of **WAF configurations, rules, and procedures**.

+ Diagnose and resolve complex **network and security issues**.

+ Hands\-on experience with **FortiGate Firewall and FortiManager**, including firewall configuration, management, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

+ Strong understanding of **FortiGate firewall features** such as firewall policies, IPSec VPNs, IDS/IPS, web filtering, and other security capabilities.

+ Troubleshoot **IPSec VPNs**, **GlobalProtect VPN**, high CPU utilization issues, application issues at **Layer 4 and Layer 7**, and NAT issues (source, destination, static, translation, hit\-related).

+ Create and manage **security rules**, **NAT rules**, **security profiles**, **log forwarding profiles**, **zone security profiles**, and **application overrides** on Palo Alto and FortiGate firewalls.

+ Perform **firewall backups**, **firmware upgrades**, device monitoring, health monitoring, and alert investigations.

+ Follow **ITIL\-based change management and incident management procedures**.

+ Manage **inventory** of all in\-scope devices.

+ Raise, track, and close **TAC cases end\-to\-end**.

+ Provide **monthly security augmentation recommendations**.

+ Create, maintain, and follow **SOPs** for configuration and process changes.

• *Basic Qualifications \-**

• + **Education:** BE (Computer Science / IT) or MCA or equivalent university degree.

+ **Experience:** 5 to 7 years of experience in the **security domain**.

+ Minimum **5\+ years of experience** working as an **L1/L2 Engineer** in operations.

+ Hands\-on experience with **(Palo Alto or FortiGate Firewall)** and **F5 Load Balancer (LB, WAF, DDoS)**.

+ Solid understanding of **networking concepts and protocols** including TCP/IP, routing, and switching.

• *Preferred Qualifications**

• + Experience with **Infoblox DNS**.

+ Certifications such as **PCNSA, PCNSE, NSE4, or F5 Load Balancer** certifications.

• *Why Gruve**

At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.