Manager, Cloud Web Application Firewall & Security Automation Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
Our Purpose
At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.
By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters. Have many careers in one Firm. Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.
What will your typical day look like?
We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Manager of Cloud WAF & Security Automation Engineering to lead the strategy, engineering, automation, and operational execution of our global Web Application Firewall (WAF) and cloud security automation platforms. This individual will oversee cloud-native WAF deployments, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Terraform automation, API integrations, operational tooling, and security automation initiatives across a worldwide enterprise environment.
The ideal candidate combines strong leadership capabilities with deep technical expertise in cloud security, WAF technologies, Cloud Native WAF technologies, automation engineering, DevSecOps, and large-scale operational governance. This role will partner closely with application teams, cloud engineering teams, security operations, DevSecOps, infrastructure teams, and executive leadership to deliver scalable, secure, and automated protections for enterprise applications globally.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Manage engineering for WAF automation, cloud native WAF operations, and security tooling. Define and execute the strategic roadmap for WAF automation, cloud-native security controls, and Infrastructure-as-Code maturity. Drive operational excellence, scalability, resiliency, and standardization across global WAF deployments. Establish engineering standards, governance processes, peer review requirements, and automation best practices. Partner with senior leadership to align security automation initiatives with organizational security strategy and business objectives. Mentor engineers and technical leads, while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Cloud WAF & Security Engineering
Oversee deployment and management of cloud-native WAF technologies across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Lead engineering efforts supporting solutions such as Akamai, Radware, AWS WAF, Azure WAF, Cloudflare, or similar platforms. Ensure secure configuration management, policy tuning, bot mitigation, API protection, and runtime security capabilities. Manage onboarding and integration of enterprise applications into the global WAF service. Support incident response, threat mitigation, and proactive security improvement initiatives.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Own and manage all Terraform modules, automation scripts, CI/CD integrations, and Infrastructure-as-Code pipelines supporting the WAF ecosystem. Lead automation projects involving provisioning, policy deployment, reporting, alerting, API integrations, and operational workflows. Develop scalable automation frameworks to reduce manual effort and improve deployment consistency globally. Partner with DevSecOps teams to integrate WAF, Zero Trust and API security controls into CI/CD pipelines. Oversee integrations between WAF platforms, SIEMs, ticketing systems, cloud providers, and monitoring platforms.
Operational & Program Management
Manage large-scale global deployments and operational support models across multiple regions and business units. Coordinate project delivery timelines, risk management activities, and stakeholder communications. Establish KPI and reporting frameworks for operational health, onboarding metrics, automation adoption, and security posture improvements. Ensure documentation, runbooks, standards, and operational procedures remain current and globally aligned.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, or infrastructure engineering 4+ years of leadership or management experience leading technical engineering or security operations teams Deep experience managing enterprise WAF technologies in large-scale environments Strong expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies Experience building and managing automation frameworks using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go Strong understanding of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform Experience integrating security tooling with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows Knowledge of API security, bot management, cloud-native security controls, and Zero Trust principles Experience supporting globally distributed operations and large enterprise environment Strong verbal and written communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to interface with executive leadership
Preferred Technical Background
Enterprise-scale WAF operations and cloud security engineering
Terraform Enterprise and Infrastructure-as-Code governance API security and runtime protection platforms SIEM integrations such as Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel, or QRadar Automation and orchestration frameworks Security engineering within highly regulated or large global enterprises Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and cloud proxy architectures Large-scale operational transformation and automation initiatives Agile engineering and DevSecOps delivery models
Certifications (Highly Desired)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certifications (Nice to Have)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
AWS Certified Security – Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer or Architect Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
Total Rewards
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $156,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.
Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.
Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.
Be yourself, and more. We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.
You shape how we make impact. Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.
Be the leader you want to be
Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.
Have as many careers as you want. We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.
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Manager, Cloud Web Application Firewall & Security Automation Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
Our Purpose
At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.
By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters. Have many careers in one Firm. Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.
What will your typical day look like?
We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Manager of Cloud WAF & Security Automation Engineering to lead the strategy, engineering, automation, and operational execution of our global Web Application Firewall (WAF) and cloud security automation platforms. This individual will oversee cloud-native WAF deployments, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Terraform automation, API integrations, operational tooling, and security automation initiatives across a worldwide enterprise environment.
The ideal candidate combines strong leadership capabilities with deep technical expertise in cloud security, WAF technologies, Cloud Native WAF technologies, automation engineering, DevSecOps, and large-scale operational governance. This role will partner closely with application teams, cloud engineering teams, security operations, DevSecOps, infrastructure teams, and executive leadership to deliver scalable, secure, and automated protections for enterprise applications globally.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Manage engineering for WAF automation, cloud native WAF operations, and security tooling. Define and execute the strategic roadmap for WAF automation, cloud-native security controls, and Infrastructure-as-Code maturity. Drive operational excellence, scalability, resiliency, and standardization across global WAF deployments. Establish engineering standards, governance processes, peer review requirements, and automation best practices. Partner with senior leadership to align security automation initiatives with organizational security strategy and business objectives. Mentor engineers and technical leads, while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Cloud WAF & Security Engineering
Oversee deployment and management of cloud-native WAF technologies across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Lead engineering efforts supporting solutions such as Akamai, Radware, AWS WAF, Azure WAF, Cloudflare, or similar platforms. Ensure secure configuration management, policy tuning, bot mitigation, API protection, and runtime security capabilities. Manage onboarding and integration of enterprise applications into the global WAF service. Support incident response, threat mitigation, and proactive security improvement initiatives.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Own and manage all Terraform modules, automation scripts, CI/CD integrations, and Infrastructure-as-Code pipelines supporting the WAF ecosystem. Lead automation projects involving provisioning, policy deployment, reporting, alerting, API integrations, and operational workflows. Develop scalable automation frameworks to reduce manual effort and improve deployment consistency globally. Partner with DevSecOps teams to integrate WAF, Zero Trust and API security controls into CI/CD pipelines. Oversee integrations between WAF platforms, SIEMs, ticketing systems, cloud providers, and monitoring platforms.
Operational & Program Management
Manage large-scale global deployments and operational support models across multiple regions and business units. Coordinate project delivery timelines, risk management activities, and stakeholder communications. Establish KPI and reporting frameworks for operational health, onboarding metrics, automation adoption, and security posture improvements. Ensure documentation, runbooks, standards, and operational procedures remain current and globally aligned.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, or infrastructure engineering 4+ years of leadership or management experience leading technical engineering or security operations teams Deep experience managing enterprise WAF technologies in large-scale environments Strong expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies Experience building and managing automation frameworks using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go Strong understanding of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform Experience integrating security tooling with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows Knowledge of API security, bot management, cloud-native security controls, and Zero Trust principles Experience supporting globally distributed operations and large enterprise environment Strong verbal and written communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to interface with executive leadership
Preferred Technical Background
Enterprise-scale WAF operations and cloud security engineering
Terraform Enterprise and Infrastructure-as-Code governance API security and runtime protection platforms SIEM integrations such as Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel, or QRadar Automation and orchestration frameworks Security engineering within highly regulated or large global enterprises Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and cloud proxy architectures Large-scale operational transformation and automation initiatives Agile engineering and DevSecOps delivery models
Certifications (Highly Desired)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certifications (Nice to Have)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
AWS Certified Security – Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer or Architect Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
Total Rewards
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $156,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.
Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.
Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.
Be yourself, and more. We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.
You shape how we make impact. Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.
Be the leader you want to be
Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.
Have as many careers as you want. We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, Cloud Web Application Firewall & Security Automation Engineer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada