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Full-Time

Professional Services Consultant

Zero Trust

Posted on 9/5/2024

Cloudflare

Cloudflare

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides CDN, security, and serverless solutions

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Senior, Expert

United States

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience working in a customer-facing technical implementation or onboarding team, security engineering team, security operations center or other highly technical team
  • Layers and protocols of the OSI model, such as TCP/IP, TLS, DNS, HTTP
  • Deep understanding of Internet and Security technologies such as SWG, Sandboxing, Firewalls, DLP, and VPNs
  • Deep understanding of Zero Trust technologies such as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), CASB and Cloud Email Security
  • Deep understanding of SSO, ADFS, LDAP and SAML and the role of the IdP for SSO. Security aspects of an internet property, such as Firewalls, WAFs, Bot Management, Rate Limiting, (M)TLS
  • Performance aspects of an internet property, such as Speed, Latency, Caching, HTTP/2, TLSv1.3
  • Network transformation technologies such as MPLS, SD-WAN or WAN Optimization
  • Ability to manage a project, work to deadlines, and prioritize between competing demands
  • The work will be performed in English. Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese would be a strong advantage
  • Demonstrated technical experience (hands-on-keyboard) with:
  • Experience working with Reverse & Forward proxies with Content Filtering & DLP technologies
  • Software distribution & deployment in Microsoft, Mac and Linux environments
  • Detailed working knowledge of web based security, network segmentation, security proxies, Firewalls and NGFWs, SSL/IPSec and SSL/TLS VPN appliances & services, etc
  • Windows & Linux Server system administration
  • Windows, MacOS and Linux client endpoints troubleshooting
  • Experience debugging Network connectivity issues using Network Troubleshooting Tools
Responsibilities
  • Plan and deliver timely and organized services for customers, ensure customers see the full value in Cloudflare’s products and advice on product best practices.
  • Gather business and technical requirements, use cases and any other information required to build, migrate and deliver a solution on behalf of the customer and transition the Cloudflare working environment to the customer. Produce a Solution Design, HLD, LLD, databuilds, procedures, scripts, test plans, drawings, deployment plan, migration plan, as-builts, and any other artifacts necessary to deliver the solution and transition smoothly into the customer’s technical teams.
  • Implement changes on behalf of the customer in the Cloudflare environment following the customer’s change management process. Provide guidance to the customer to configure their CPEs and integration points.
  • Troubleshoot implementation issues and collaborate with Customer Support, Engineering and other teams to assist technical escalations.
  • Contribute towards the success of the organization through knowledge sharing activities such as contributing to internal and external documentation, answering technical Q&A, and helping to iterate on best practices. Support building operational assets like templates, automation scripts, procedures, workflows, etc.

Cloudflare enhances the performance, security, and reliability of websites and applications through services like content delivery network (CDN) solutions and cybersecurity protections against threats such as DDoS attacks. They also offer serverless computing, allowing developers to run code without managing servers. Using a freemium model, Cloudflare attracts users with free basic services while charging for premium features. Their goal is to provide essential tools that meet the growing demand for faster and more secure internet services.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$354.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

36%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cloudflare's continuous innovation, such as the new no-code feature to block AI bots, demonstrates their commitment to addressing emerging threats and market needs.
  • The company's extensive and diverse client base provides a stable revenue stream and opportunities for upselling premium services.
  • Cloudflare's leadership in cybersecurity and web performance positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for secure and fast internet services.

What critics are saying

  • The increasing frequency of DDoS attacks could strain Cloudflare's resources and impact service reliability.
  • Relying on a freemium model may limit revenue growth if users do not convert to paid plans.

What makes Cloudflare unique

  • Cloudflare's freemium model attracts a broad user base, from individual developers to large enterprises, unlike competitors who may focus solely on enterprise clients.
  • Their innovative tools like Cloudflare Workers and Pages enable developers to build and deploy applications directly on their network, providing a unique edge in the developer community.
  • Cloudflare's strong emphasis on cybersecurity, including DDoS protection and new features to block AI bots, sets them apart in the internet infrastructure market.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Take-what-you-need paid vacation policy

Comprehensive health plans and benefits

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Commuter and ride share options

Returnships

INACTIVE