System Administrator at Cloudflare

Ramat Gan, TA, Israel

Cloudflare Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Computing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience with UNIX/Linux system administration
  • Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP and networking
  • Network Administration and design (Cisco, Linux firewalling / routing)
  • Virtualization experience (VMware)
  • Advanced scripting experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc
  • Experience in operating a 24/7 high-availability IT infrastructure
  • Experience with monitoring solutions and services (Nagios/Icinga, PagerDuty, …)
  • Willing to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Fun, enthusiastic and outgoing team player

Responsibilities

  • Solve complex UNIX/Linux issues in production/colo, lab, and customer environments
  • Deploy and scale production systems with minimal downtime
  • Secure/harden operating systems against compromise
  • Assist in network and systems infrastructure design
  • Develop creative solutions for complex technological challenges
  • Identify disaster scenarios; plan and test recovery
  • Install, configure, and manage network routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, IPS, VPN, console servers, and other network devices
  • Assist with management of virtualization environment and storage management
  • Explore new tools that can improve system management such as Docker, Ansible, and much more
  • Work directly with onshore and offshore technical teams to quickly detect, diagnose, and resolve issues within client network infrastructure; own the escalation process 24x7
  • Respond to and provide guidance during observed and declared operational events
  • Investigate, analyze, and troubleshoot customer environment emergencies. Establish a plan of resolution; execute the plan while mitigating risk or disruption to the customer environment and determine root cause

Skills

UNIX
Linux
Docker
Ansible
Virtualization
Storage Management
Routers
Switches
Load Balancers
Firewalls
IPS
VPN

Cloudflare

Provides CDN, security, and serverless solutions

About Cloudflare

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.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$339.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

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
Returnships

Risks

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.

Differentiation

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.

Upsides

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.

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