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Sr. Staff CDN Engineer

Skills
Computer ScienceAnalytical SkillsApplication-Specific Integrated CircuitsProtocolsContent Distribution NetworksNetwork ProtocolsSite Reliability Engineering
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) OR equivalent experience
  • 7+ years experience in a CDN engineering, cloud networking, or SRE role with a heavy emphasis on those functions
  • Hands-on engineering experience with ability to work in and switch between multiple programming languages (Python, Ruby, Golang, Javascript, etc.)
  • Deep understanding in several networking and security operational concepts
  • Experience in HTTP technologies including reverse proxy (e.g., WAF and CDN), forward proxy (secure web gateway), serverless application development
  • Understanding of, or experience with, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., SOC-2, NIST, CIS) and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC)
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching, with hands-on experience in configuring cloud network infrastructure
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins) for infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Experience with cloud and containerized technologies and services - GCP, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker
  • Passionate about SRE principles and building resilient, reliable systems
  • Track record of building resilient, scalable, enterprise-grade solutions
  • Experience working with sophisticated, large-scale public cloud deployments

Day to day

  • Design and deploy CDN configuration to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for a wide range of customer websites with varied business requirements including ecommerce, presence, and media
  • Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams on networking and cloud security best practices, including edge computing principles and technologies
  • Implement and maintain and consult on edge security solutions, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and secure web gateways, to protect against external threats and unauthorized access