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WP Engine · 2 days ago
Sr. Staff Site Reliability Engineer - CDN & Networking
Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$148K/yr - $222K/yr
7+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Design and deploy CDN configuration to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for a wide range of customer websites with varied business requirements including ecommerce, presence, and media
Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams on networking and cloud security best practices, including edge computing principles and technologies
Implement and maintain and consult on edge security solutions, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and secure web gateways, to protect against external threats and unauthorized access
Stay up-to-date on emerging cloud technologies, security threats, and industry trends to continuously improve our cloud security posture
Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud network architecture and processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into edge networking solutions and ensure alignment with business objectives
Constantly look for opportunities to automate and optimize
Continuously improve WP Engine’s secure, performant software platform that supports 10’s of millions of end users
Expand and fine-tune observability services to aid engineering and support efforts and create better feedback loops
Work closely with Product Management to ensure that your changes add new value to our customers
Further an ecosystem of learning and mentorship
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) OR equivalent experience
7+ years experience in a cloud networking, CDN engineering, or SRE role with a heavy emphasis on those functions, delivering high quality solutions
Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Cloud Security Engineer (CCSE), CCIE, CCNP, or CISSP
Deep understanding in several networking and security operational concepts TCP, UDP, DNS, IPv4 + IPv6, BGP routing, GRE, SD-WAN, MPLS, Global Traffic Management, NAT, SSL/TLS, CDN, Firewall/WAF, OWASP, operational security, etc.
Experience in HTTP technologies including reverse proxy (e.g., WAF and CDN), forward proxy (secure web gateway), serverless application development
Understanding of, or experience with, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., SOC-2, NIST, CIS) and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC)
Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching, with hands-on experience in configuring cloud network infrastructure
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins) for infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Experience with cloud and containerized technologies and services - GCP, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker.
Passionate about SRE principles and building resilient, reliable systems
Track record of building resilient, scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
Ability to work with and switch between multiple programming languages. (Python, Ruby, GoLang, Javascript, etc.)
Experience working with sophisticated, large-scale public cloud deployments.
Benefits
Company Stock Options
Great Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness)
Fertility Benefits (IVF/Fertility drug coverage)
HSA Company contribution $750 for employee / $1500 for family
401(k) with a 4% match
Disability Insurance
Paid Family and Caregiver’s Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vacation Time
One-time $500 payment to set up your home office
4 Company Wellness Days a year
1 floating holiday
$100 monthly wellness allowance
Free subscription to Calm
Pet Insurance
On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning and our Career Growth Portal
Company
WP Engine
WP Engine, the world’s most trusted WordPress technology company, powers the freedom to create on WordPress.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Norfund
2014-01-01Private Equity· Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Ramadass Prabhakar
Chief Technology Officer
David Brolsma
Chief Financial Officer
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