DDoS Engineer - Hosting

Join a company focused on enhancing internet infrastructure through a decentralized, secure, and resilient network. They aim to provide businesses and individuals with reliable connectivity by leveraging blockchain technology to improve data routing and reduce latency. The company also emphasizes the importance of privacy and security in online communications. 

They are currently seeking a highly skilled and proactive DDoS Engineer with a strong network engineering background to join the cybersecurity team. The role involves identifying, mitigating, and preventing Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and ensuring the resilience of network infrastructure. 

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

DDoS Attack Mitigation: 

• Detect, analyze, and mitigate DDoS attacks in real time, ensuring minimal impact on network services.
• Implement and manage DDoS protection strategies using industry-leading tools and services (e.g., Arbor Networks, Cloudflare, Akamai, etc.).
• Respond to DDoS incidents by executing defined incident response protocols and post-attack recovery processes.

Network Traffic Analysis:

• Monitor network traffic to identify unusual patterns or potential DDoS threats.
• Use deep packet inspection (DPI) and traffic profiling to differentiate between legitimate and malicious traffic.
• Collaborate with the network team to develop network visibility tools for enhanced threat detection.

Infrastructure Design & Optimization:

• Design and optimize network infrastructure to be resilient against DDoS attacks.
• Collaborate with the IT and network engineering teams to integrate DDoS protection solutions into the existing infrastructure.
• Recommend improvements for scalability, redundancy, and fault tolerance in the network architecture.

Automation & Monitoring:

• Automate DDoS mitigation responses using custom scripts and orchestration tools.
• Set up and maintain monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Kibana, SolarWinds) to track key performance metrics and attack trends.
• Continuously update and fine-tune monitoring systems to quickly detect and address any anomalies.

Collaboration & Training:

• Work closely with network engineers, security teams, and system administrators to align on best practices for network security and DDoS prevention.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior engineers on DDoS attack vectors and mitigation techniques.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network security policies, procedures, and incident reports.

Threat Research & Vulnerability Management:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest DDoS attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments of the network infrastructure and recommend proactive security measures.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on security and DDoS mitigation.
• Proven track record of handling large-scale network infrastructures and mitigating DDoS attacks in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and other key networking protocols.
• Experience with DDoS mitigation platforms (e.g., Arbor Networks, Cloudflare, Akamai, Radware).
• Proficient in network diagnostic tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, NetFlow, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and other network security appliances.
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate mitigation and monitoring tasks.

Desired Skills: 

• Experience with cloud DDoS protection solutions (AWS Shield, Azure DDoS Protection, etc.).
• Familiarity with SIEM solutions and integration of network security tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Certifications: 

• CCNA/CCNP or other relevant networking certifications.
• Security-related certifications like CEH, CISSP, or GSEC are a plus.

Salary:

• $100,000

Location:

• Remote