Full-Time

Application Security and Performance Consultant

Updated on 1/7/2025

Cloudflare

Cloudflare

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides CDN, security, and serverless solutions

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

United States

This position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Bash
Python
JavaScript
Terraform
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in a customer facing position as a Customer Engineer, Security Engineer, Implementation Engineer, Onboarding Engineer, Consultant, Technical Support Engineer, Solutions Architect, and/or Systems Engineer.
  • Layers and protocols of the OSI model, such as TCP/IP, TLS, DNS, HTTP
  • Deep understanding of Internet and Security technologies such as DDoS, Web Application Firewall, Certificates, DNS, CDN, Analytics and Logs.
  • Demonstrated experience with a scripting language (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Bash) and a desire to expand those skills.
  • Demonstrated experience with security aspects of an internet property, such as DNS, WAFs, Bot Management, Rate Limiting, (M)TLS and certificates.
  • Performance aspects of an internet property, such as Speed, Latency, Caching, HTTP/3, TLSv1.3.
  • Working experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform. Strong experience with APIs.
  • Ability to manage a project, work to deadlines, prioritize between competing demands and manage uncertainty.
  • Fluency in a second regional European language is a must.
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. Their freemium business model attracts a wide range of clients, from individual developers to large enterprises, generating revenue through subscriptions and enterprise contracts. Cloudflare aims to improve online experiences by making the internet faster and more secure.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$339.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cloudflare's recognition as a Fortune Future 50 company boosts its market credibility.
  • Partnerships in Africa and Mexico expand Cloudflare's global reach and service offerings.
  • Growing demand for edge computing aligns with Cloudflare's existing infrastructure capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging CDN providers offering lower-cost services threaten Cloudflare's market share.
  • Rapid evolution of cyber threats requires continuous innovation in Cloudflare's security measures.
  • Potential regulatory changes in data privacy laws could impact Cloudflare's operations.

What makes Cloudflare unique

  • Cloudflare offers a freemium model, attracting a large user base with free services.
  • Their Cloudflare Workers platform supports serverless computing, simplifying development processes.
  • Cloudflare's CDN accelerates web content delivery globally, enhancing website performance.

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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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