> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3640481-security-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3640481-security-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Security Engineer

- **Company:** CloudFlare
- **Location:** Irving, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DDoS Mitigation, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Node.Js, Windows PowerShell, Prometheus, Akamai, Shell Script, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Datadog, SSL Certificate Management, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Postman, Cloud Monitoring, Grafana, Software Security, Caching, Rate Limiting, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Splunk, New Relic (SaaS), Software Version Control, Dynatrace
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/373ee5ee-4409-438a-a02d-663997dbcf7c/sr-security-engineer-with-cdnakamai

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting CDN, edge delivery, networking, or related infrastructure platforms.
\n

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
\n

 * Hands-on experience with Akamai technologies including

## Description

* Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using Python, Terraform, GitOps, Ansible, or similar Infrastructure-as-Code technologies.
\n

 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, version control systems, and DevOps operational practices.
\n

 * Proficiency in two or more programming or scripting languages including Python, Node.js, Java, JavaScript, Shell Script, or PowerShell.
\n

 * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/mTLS, proxies, load balancing, CDN routing, and application delivery.
\n

 * Experience working with REST APIs, Postman, API acceleration, API caching, API gateway integrations, and API security controls.
\n

 * Experience supporting cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
\n

 * Experience working with distributed platforms, containers, Kubernetes, and edge computing technologies.
\n

 * Experience using observability and monitoring platforms such as Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Azure Monitor, and Akamai TrafficPeak.
\n

 * Experience troubleshooting production issues across CDN, DNS, networking, cloud, application, and security layers.
\n

 * Experience implementing security controls including WAF, DDoS protection, Bot Management, certificate management, API security, and rate limiting.
\n