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Full-Time

Senior Solutions Engineer

Network Specialist

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Cloudflare

Cloudflare

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides CDN, security, and serverless solutions

Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software

Mid, Senior

Austin, TX, USA + 1 more

More locations: Illinois, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in network architecture and design, including DDoS mitigation and other similar technologies.
  • Experience interacting with senior level/executives to communicate a message of network and security transformation.
  • Familiar with trends in cyber security (e.g. RAT/trojans, malware, ransomware, phishing, adware, cryptomining, spam, botnets, info stealing, scareware, etc.).
  • Fundamental understanding of customer network and application architectures.
  • Technical curiosity and passion: Cloudflare is at the cutting edge of Internet technology. It’s incumbent on us to stay up to date not only with Cloudflare’s specific products, but with industry trends.
  • Strong technical knowledge of network hardware, software, and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, BGP, firewalls, routers, switches, etc.).
  • Experience with network virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Required relevant certifications (CCNP or JNCIP and above).
  • Ability to jump in with hands-on configuration when needed.
  • Ability to manage a project, work to deadlines, and prioritize between competing goals.
Responsibilities
  • Guide qualified prospects through the Solution Design and Proof of Concept stages of sales engagements; showing them the key capabilities of the Cloudflare Magic product portfolio.
  • Work with your Sales Partners to consistently achieve Pipeline and Revenue goals.
  • Understand our customers IT landscape and security requirements and develop an architecture for our customers to support their business needs.
  • Articulate the benefits of the Cloudflare Magic product portfolio vs competing solutions.
  • Promote retention by capturing and communicating gaps in product or features.
  • Assess client requirements and design network solutions that meet their needs.
  • Develop network architecture and technical specifications.
  • Troubleshoot network problems and provide solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
  • Monitor network performance and recommend improvements.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Document network designs, configurations, and procedures.
  • Provide training and support to clients and internal teams.
  • Help creating Reference Architectures, Implementation Designs and Design Guides based on Cloudflare solutions and industry use cases.

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 and charges for premium features, serving a diverse clientele from individual developers to large enterprises. 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

9%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

43%
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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

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