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Cloudflare Architect / DNS Engineer

Cloudious
Chicago, IL Other
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026

Job Details

Cloudflare Architect / DNS Engineer
Hybrid - Chicago, IL 60606
Key Skill - DNS & Cloudflare

Responsibilities
Understanding of DNS environment and domain management in Route 53, Godaddy, migration of domain/ transfers.
Architecture & Design
Develop and maintain enterprise-level architectures using Cloudflare services (CDN, WAF, Zero Trust, DDoS protection, Workers, etc.).
Design secure and scalable solutions for web applications, APIs, and edge computing.
Implementation & Optimization
Lead deployment of Cloudflare products across multiple environments.
Optimize performance through caching strategies, load balancing, and traffic routing.
Security & Compliance
Implement Zero Trust frameworks, IAM policies, and secure access solutions.
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Partner with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to integrate Cloudflare solutions.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and documentation for best practices.
Establish monitoring dashboards and alerts for Cloudflare services.
Troubleshoot performance, availability, and security issues proactively.

Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualifications / Skills

Proven experience as an Infrastructure Architect / Cloud Architect with strong expertise in Cloudflare services.
Deep understanding of network security, CDN technologies, DNS, and edge computing.
Hands-on experience with Cloudflare Workers, Zero Trust, and Access.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and integration with Cloudflare.
Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform).
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

Cloudflare certifications or equivalent cloud security certifications.
Experience in large-scale enterprise deployments.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
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