Cloud Network Engineer Sr, Cloudflare
Dayforce · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Lead cloud network infrastructure delivery.
- Troubleshoot production network issues.
- Automate network configuration and deployment.
- Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions.
- Analyze network stability and performance.
About the role
About Dayforce
Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.
Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.
Location
Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in the United StatesCitizenship Requirement For US Candidates
- Must be a US citizen
- Ability to obtain US security clearance
About The Position
The Senior Cloud Network Engineer plays a pivotal and hands-on role within the Cloud Network team, emphasizing expertise in implementation, administration, support and monitoring for network edge, load balancing, caching and network security across our global enterprise cloud. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative and possesses a profound background in network engineering, troubleshooting, and operational support at enterprise scale.Responsibilities
- Provide overall technical direction and strategic leadership for the delivery of highly available and scalable network infrastructure. This includes edge networking, caching, global backbone, data center networking, load balancing, and network security across both public and private clouds.
- Take on a lead role in efforts to support and troubleshoot availability, performance, product, and infrastructure issues within production environments.
- Collaborate closely with cloud engineering, SRE, support, and product teams to ensure timely resolution of customer-impacting issues.
- Implement automated configuration and deployment process improving network functionality, availability, and performance.
- Develop infrastructure-as-code across both public and private clouds using industry best practices.
- Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of network infrastructure using rich telemetry data.
Qualifications
- Solid foundation in networking including routing, switching, security and load balancing. Fluency in Azure Cloud Networking with a strong understanding of protocols such as BGP, TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, and routing across globally distributed networks.
- Demonstrable experience in operating multi-regional environments incorporating Azure networking technologies including Azure Virtual WAN, Application Gateway, NAT Gateway, VNet Peering, Azure Firewall Premium, Azure NSG/ ASG, Traffic Manager, Front Door, ideally at a global scale.
- Expert knowledge of load balancing technologies (e.g. Azure/AWS LB). Expert knowledge of network edge security providers (e.g. Cloudflare).
- Proficiency in one or more automation languages (e.g. Python, Terraform).
- Extensive experience with cloud-based security architectures, tools, policy automation, governance, and application monitoring.
- Experience with observability products including commercial APM tools, ELK stack, Azure monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana.
- Demonstrated ability to deploy and manage the lifecycle of cloud services.
- Strong program and project management experience, demonstrating the ability to identify, prioritize, and successfully execute competing priorities.
- Ability to balance the needs for exceptionally high availability, performance, and scalability while reducing costs. This is a complex set of mandates that helps drive Dayforce’s business and product.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to lead discussions about complex solution design tradeoffs and drive conflict resolution.
- Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, high-growth, and rapidly changing environment.
- Certifications from Azure or AWS are a bonus.
What’s In It For You
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
About The Salary Ranges
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Dayforce contacts will use an @dayforce.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Dayforce employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.dayforce.com/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraudDayforce actively monitors all job applications to ensure authenticity. Submissions determined to be fraudulent or misleading will be declined from the recruitment process.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Cloud Network Engineer
- Azure Cloud Networking
- Network Edge Security
- Load Balancing
- Infrastructure-as-Code
- Python
- Terraform
- Network Security
- Troubleshooting
- Global Enterprise Cloud
Skills & topics
- Senior Cloud Network Engineer
- Cloud Networking
- Azure
- Network Security
- Load Balancing
- Infrastructure as Code
- Python
- Terraform
- BGP
- TCP/IP
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Azure networking, load balancing, and security expertise. Emphasize infrastructure-as-code and automation skills.
- Showcase experience: Quantify achievements in high-availability, scalable network environments. Detail troubleshooting complex production issues.
- Prepare for technical questions: Brush up on BGP, TCP/IP, DNS, and Azure networking services. Practice explaining network security concepts.
- Demonstrate cultural fit: Be ready to discuss collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Technical preparation
Master Azure networking services.,Practice Python/Terraform for IaC.,Review BGP and global routing.,Understand load balancing principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex network issue you resolved.,How do you balance availability and cost?,How do you handle conflicting technical priorities?,How do you adapt to rapid change?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific Azure networking technologies are most important for a Senior Cloud Network Engineer at Dayforce?
- For the Senior Cloud Network Engineer role at Dayforce, deep experience with Azure Virtual WAN, Application Gateway, NAT Gateway, VNet Peering, Azure Firewall Premium, Azure NSG/ASG, Traffic Manager, and Front Door is crucial. Demonstrating operational experience with these at a global scale is highly valued.
- Is Cloudflare experience a strict requirement for the Senior Cloud Network Engineer position at Dayforce?
- While expert knowledge of network edge security providers like Cloudflare is sought after for the Senior Cloud Network Engineer role at Dayforce, it is listed as 'expert knowledge of network edge security providers (e.g. Cloudflare)'. This indicates it's a strong preference but not an absolute must-have if other strong qualifications are present.
- What level of proficiency is expected in automation languages for this role?
- The Senior Cloud Network Engineer position requires proficiency in one or more automation languages. Python and Terraform are specifically mentioned as examples, so demonstrating practical experience with these or similar tools is important for success.
- What does Dayforce mean by 'ability to obtain US security clearance' for US candidates?
- For US candidates applying to the Senior Cloud Network Engineer role, there's a requirement to be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a US security clearance. This suggests the role may involve access to sensitive government or corporate data requiring specific clearance levels.
- How does Dayforce approach compensation for the Senior Cloud Network Engineer role?
- Dayforce provides a salary range as a guide, but the final compensation for the Senior Cloud Network Engineer role is variable. It depends on factors like bonuses, incentives, candidate experience, skills, budget, and location, aiming for a fair and competitive package.
- Can I work remotely as a Senior Cloud Network Engineer at Dayforce?
- Yes, Dayforce is open to remote work for the Senior Cloud Network Engineer position and can hire qualified candidates anywhere in the United States.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Cloud Network Engineer at Dayforce?
- The Senior Cloud Network Engineer at Dayforce is responsible for technical direction and leadership in delivering highly available and scalable network infrastructure, including edge networking, load balancing, and security. They also lead troubleshooting efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement automation, and develop infrastructure-as-code.