Remote Sr. Staff CDN Engineer Job in North Carolina, United States WP Engine

Who you are

• 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

What the job involves

• 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