Network Security Engineer- Cloudflare
Robert Half · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyTemporary
This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on specialist who can maintain and optimize an existing Cloudflare deployment while strengthening network protection across cloud-based infrastructure. The role sits within the energy and natural resources sector and will focus on keeping services secure, stable, and well-supported.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support the existing Cloudflare environment to maintain secure and reliable network services.
- Monitor web application firewall policies and traffic behavior, making adjustments that improve protection and performance.
- Troubleshoot network security issues across cloud-connected systems and resolve incidents in a timely manner.
- Partner with internal technology teams to provide guidance on Cloudflare capabilities, configurations, and operational best practices.
- Review current security settings and recommend practical enhancements that align with business and infrastructure needs.
- Support ongoing management of AWS-related network security controls where they intersect with Cloudflare services.
- Document configurations, operational procedures, and issue resolution steps to improve continuity and support readiness.
- Assist with the transition of Cloudflare platform ownership by providing technical oversight and day-to-day operational support.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience supporting the Cloudflare platform in a production environment.
- Strong background in network security engineering, including traffic management and secure access principles.
- Experience working with web application firewall technologies and policy administration.
- Practical knowledge of AWS infrastructure and its relationship to network security controls.
- Ability to support and troubleshoot an established environment without extensive oversight.
- Solid understanding of core networking concepts such as DNS, HTTP/S, routing, and proxy services.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues and recommendations clearly.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.
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