Team Leader for Proxy WAF Team

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Rehovot, ISR
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Information Technology • Security • Software
The Role

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

We’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace - and from manufacturing to engineering, we work together to build a future we can all trust.

Imperva, a Thales company, is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, dedicated to securing data and applications across diverse environments. Our cutting-edge solutions empower organizations to safeguard their most critical assets, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.

Lately Thales acquired Imperva and became a Top 5 Cyber Security Global Leader.  
Imperva, a Thales company, is committed to championing cybersecurity excellence and protecting the pulse of businesses worldwide. Our solutions proactively identify, evaluate, and eliminate current and emerging threats, ensuring organizations can innovate for their customers without compromising security. Globally, we prevent 89.71 billion attacks monthly, analyze 2.6 trillion requests monthly, and monitor threats in 184 countries. 

We work in a Hybrid Model from home and from the office and We have been recognized as one of the Best 50 high-tech companies to work for in Israel 2023 by Dun & Bradstreet!  
If you're passionate about shaping the future of cybersecurity and driving innovation in the field, we encourage you to seize this opportunity and become part of our team. Apply now to protect what matters most.  

   
We're looking for a bright and passionate Team Leader for the Proxy WAF Team, located in our Rehovot office. In this critical role, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of major parts of our highly scalable and high-performance cloud based WAF & CDN solution. You would be part of the main engineering backbone of Imperva Cloud WAF, providing cloud-based security and network acceleration solutions. This is your opportunity to influence the core features delivered by Imperva Cloud WAF and join the market-leader company in the WAF world – don’t miss it! 

The Proxy Boost team is responsible for the CDN features and abilities of Imperva’s SaaS WAF. It is part of the Imperva Cloud WAF Proxy group, a diverse group of talented professionals collaborating to develop WAF & CDN products that secure hundreds of thousands of sites around the world.  

  

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and mentoring a team of 4 software engineers.

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of new features.

• Research new technologies and adapt them for use in Imperva’s WAF solutions.

• Own your code - be the last line of support cases and handle production issues when necessary.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience as a team leader of 3+ software engineers.

• At least 6 years of experience as a hands-on software developer of a large-scale network or security solution in C/C++.

• Proven Software Design and architecture experience.

• In-depth knowledge of network protocols such as: TCP/IP, HTTP, as well as TLS.

• Experience in developing performance-oriented applications.

• Knowledge and experience with WAF solutions – a strong advantage.

• Experience in developing frequently released production code in a short, cycled CI-CD environment – a strong advantage.

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent - an advantage.

• A team player with excellent collaboration, communication, and self-learning skills.

Legal Notice:

Imperva as a Thales company champions inclusion, and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
 If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at [email protected]

Thales, champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 

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