Senior Security Specialist

Capco is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to support a major financial services client in developing and evolving their Web Application Firewall (WAF) strategy and target operating model. This role is ideal for a highly experienced cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in network security, firewalls, and enterprise security architecture.

You will work closely with client stakeholders across security, infrastructure, architecture, and operations teams to help define scalable security capabilities, strengthen governance models, and improve operational effectiveness across critical security domains.

• →Lead the development of a strategic WAF operating model aligned to enterprise security objectives and regulatory expectations
• →Assess and enhance current-state network security and firewall capabilities across complex enterprise environments
• →Partner with architecture and engineering teams to define secure design principles and implementation standards
• →Provide subject matter expertise across network security, firewall governance, segmentation, and security architecture
• →Deliver actionable recommendations, stakeholder presentations, and strategic roadmaps for security transformation initiatives

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, with strong expertise in network security, firewalls, and enterprise security architecture
• Proven experience developing or supporting WAF strategies, governance frameworks, or operating models within large organizations
• Strong understanding of security controls, threat mitigation approaches, and infrastructure security best practices
• Experience working within regulated industries such as insurance, banking, or financial services
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience with leading WAF technologies such as Akamai, F5, Cloudflare, Imperva, or AWS WAF
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and modern security operating models
• Knowledge of cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or equivalent
• Previous consulting experience delivering strategic cybersecurity initiatives for enterprise clients

We are currently hiring for this role due to an existing or newly created vacancy within our organization. This position is open as part of our ongoing business needs, and we are actively reviewing applications to fill this role with a qualified candidate who can make an immediate impact.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

At Capco, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance several parts of talent acquisition. This includes using AI-enabled features within LinkedIn to help source potential candidates, speeding up routine recruitment communications such as emails and creating compelling and brand-aligned job postings that accurately reflect role requirements, and AI-scheduling applications to improve the efficiency of interview coordination.

AI is used as a support tool only. All hiring decisions are made by talent acquisition and hiring teams.