The role involves securing Cloudflare's global network, managing security tools, collaborating with teams, and ensuring adherence to security standards.
Available Locations: Austin, TX
About the Department
The Security team at Cloudflare is focused and committed to helping secure both Cloudflare and our customers. The Security Technology team works closely with the teams responsible for running and maintaining our global infrastructure and enterprise. Our mission is to secure the foundations of all Cloudflare production and enterprise systems.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced security practitioner to help us in our mission to help build a better internet. As part of our team, you will be expected to:
This role does currently require 1 day in-office a week.
Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience
Bonus Points
About the Department
The Security team at Cloudflare is focused and committed to helping secure both Cloudflare and our customers. The Security Technology team works closely with the teams responsible for running and maintaining our global infrastructure and enterprise. Our mission is to secure the foundations of all Cloudflare production and enterprise systems.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced security practitioner to help us in our mission to help build a better internet. As part of our team, you will be expected to:
- Work with our engineering, IT, and infrastructure teams to secure the entire Cloudflare global network and enterprise
- Deploy and manage security tools that help address security risk at a global scale
- Collaborate with the Compliance team to ensure adherence to standards
- Ensure our global infrastructure is secure from all attacks, ranging from "script kiddies" to nation states
This role does currently require 1 day in-office a week.
Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years of previous experience in cyber security
- Strong relationship building with cross functional teams
- Experience working with corporate Information Technology platforms and systems
- Advanced security practices for Linux, MacOS, Windows systems
- Deep understanding of securing server infrastructure
- Strong experience with public cloud security best practices (GCP, Azure, etc.)
- Previous experience in deploying and continuous improvement of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tooling
- Previous experience in leading Proof of Concepts (PoC) for new security tooling
- Builds and nurtures robust working relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels
- Translates complex, ambiguous security situations into clear, actionable requirements to drive alignment and decision making
- Strong background in deploying and supporting infrastructure and security technologies.
- Knowledge of scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Terraform, Ansible)
- Advanced programming experience (Python, Golang, Bash, etc.)
- Experience with risk review and evaluations of configurations
Bonus Points
- Strong Linux system experience from user-space to kernel-space
- Experience with securing Google Workspace
- Securing the software supply chain from workstation to deployment
- Networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, secure design and segmentation
- Cross-functional governance experience with programs like PCI-DSS, FedRAMP
- Deep understanding of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) functionalities
- Experience in using SIEM technologies
- Background in System Administration (SysAdmin)
Top Skills
Ansible
Azure
Bash
GCP
Go
Python
Terraform
Cloudflare Austin, Texas, USA Office
405 Comal St, Austin, TX, United States, 78702
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