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Senior Cloud Security Engineer - Cloudflare WAF

Stefanini North America and APAC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2026
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Job Description

Stefanini Group is looking for Senior Cloud Security Engineer - Cloudflare WAF for a globally recognized company!

For interested applicants, click the apply button or you may reach out to Alfher Hidalgo at (248) 728-2627/Alfher.Hidalgo@stefanini.com for faster processing. Thank you!

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Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer - Cloudflare WAF & Bot Management

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer with expertise in Cloudflare Web Application Firewall (WAF), Bot Management, Content Delivery Network (CDN), and DDoS Protection. This role will be responsible for implementing, configuring, and managing Cloudflare"s security and performance features to protect web applications and ensure high availability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Configure, deploy, and maintain Cloudflare WAF rules and security policies to protect against common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
  • Enable and manage Cloudflare CDN features to optimize content delivery, reduce latency, and improve user experience.
  • Implement Cloudflare Bot Management to detect, block, or challenge malicious and unwanted automated traffic.
  • Configure and monitor DDoS Protection using Cloudflare to mitigate volumetric, protocol, and application-layer attacks.
  • Analyze traffic patterns and threats using Cloudflare analytics and logs; respond to security incidents as needed.
  • Work with DevOps, development, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure deployment pipelines and integration with CI/CD tools.
  • Evaluate and fine-tune security settings, rate limiting, page rules, access policies, and firewall configurations.
  • Stay current with Cloudflare updates, emerging security threats, and best practices in web application security.

Required Skills And Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in network or cloud security with direct hands-on experience in Cloudflare.
  • Proficiency in configuring and managing Cloudflare WAF, Bot Management, Rate Limiting, and Rulesets (Managed & Custom).
  • Experience with DDoS mitigation strategies and real-time incident handling.
  • Familiarity with HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, TLS, and general web technologies.
  • Understanding of CDN concepts and optimization strategies.
  • Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and monitoring tasks are a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Cloudflare Certified (e.g., Cloudflare Fundamentals or Advanced Security).
  • Experience in DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and security in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Exposure to tools like Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure as code

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