Cloudflare SME

Job
Description: Cloudflare SME

Overview:

We are
seeking an experienced Cloudflare WAF (Web Application Firewall) Migration
Specialist to manage and execute the migration of our web application firewall
(WAF) from Existing to Cloudflare. This role will focus on ensuring a smooth
transition with minimal disruption to our applications, security protocols, and
traffic management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in
Cloudflare platforms, with a deep understanding of WAF functionality, security
protocols, and the configuration of CDN and DNS services.

Key
Responsibilities:

1. Planning & Strategy:
   

1. Collaborate with internal
   stakeholders (security, IT, DevOps, engineering teams) to define the
   scope, timelines, and objectives for the WAF migration.
   
2. Assess current WAF configurations
   and translate them into Cloudflare configurations, ensuring compatibility
   with existing security policies and business requirements.
   
3. Document the migration strategy,
   including risk assessments, fallback procedures, and testing protocols.
   

1. Migration Execution:
   

1. Responsible for the
   implementation of the Cloudflare WAF, ensuring a seamless transition.
   
2. Configure Cloudflare WAF
   settings, including WAF rules, security features (e.g., bot management,
   rate limiting),CDN, DDOS and custom configurations based on existing
   security protocols.
   
3. Migrate DNS records, traffic
   management policies, and SSL configurations to Cloudflare.
   
4. Ensure proper routing of traffic
   to avoid downtime or disruptions during migration.
   

1. Testing & Validation:
   

1. Conduct extensive testing of the
   Cloudflare WAF configurations before and after migration to ensure
   security protocols are functioning as intended.
   
2. Verify the effectiveness of
   Cloudflare's security features, such as bot mitigation, DDoS protection,
   and rule matching.
   
3. Work with QA and development
   teams to validate application performance and security post-migration.
   

1. Troubleshooting & Optimization:
   

1. Identify and resolve any
   technical issues that arise during the migration process.
   
2. Monitor the performance of
   Cloudflare WAF post-migration, identifying and addressing any potential
   bottlenecks or misconfigurations.
   
3. Optimize Cloudflare security
   rules and policies to improve both security and performance.
   

1. Documentation & Reporting:
   

1. Maintain comprehensive
   documentation of migration processes, configurations, and results.
   
2. Create a knowledge base for
   future reference and handover to internal teams for ongoing management of
   Cloudflare WAF.
   
3. Provide regular updates to
   stakeholders on the progress, challenges, and results of the migration.
   

1. Collaboration & Communication:
   

1. Coordinate with network
   engineers, security specialists, and DevOps teams to ensure
   cross-functional collaboration.
   
2. Ensure clear communication of
   migration timelines, risks, and outcomes with senior leadership and
   technical teams.
   

Required
Skills & Qualifications:

Experience:
Proven experience in Cloudflare
WAF Implementation projects, specifically migration from existing WAF to
Cloudflare.
Strong expertise in Cloudflare
platforms, with hands-on experience configuring and managing WAF, CDN,
DNS, and security settings.
In-depth understanding of web
security principles, DDoS protection, bot mitigation, SSL/TLS, and
application layer protection.
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of Cloudflare's
security features (e.g., WAF, rate limiting, bot management, firewall
rules, IP reputation).
Familiarity with WAF
configurations and security settings.
Proficiency with DNS management
and SSL/TLS configuration.
Hands-on experience with
troubleshooting and resolving performance and security-related issues in
a cloud environment.
Tools & Technologies:
Cloudflare WAF and security
tools.
WAF configuration of CI\CD
pipelines and tools.
Experience with CDN (Content
Delivery Network) configurations and DNS management tools.
Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving and
troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent communication and
documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and
within a collaborative team environment.
Attention to detail and a
proactive approach to risk management.

Preferred
Qualifications:

Trained and Certified on
Cloudflare WAF Platform
Experience in Implementing
Cloudflare WAF, CDN, DDOS, Bot Management etc.
Experience with DevOps tools,
CI/CD pipelines, and application deployment processes.
Good to have work experience in
cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

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