Gcore

Network Engineer – DDoS Protection

Gcore

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Colombia

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Tech Stack

GrafanaPrometheusPythonTCP/IPUnix

About the role

  • Analyzing network traffic, diverting, assessing, filtering, and redesigning solutions tailored to meet specific client needs, while provisioning customers on DDoS tooling.
  • Responding promptly and effectively to DDoS-related incidents impacting production network services in a 24/7 operational environment.
  • Proactively monitoring traffic patterns and fine-tuning mitigation thresholds to enhance protection measures.
  • Collaborating in the design and implementation of strategies and architectures that strengthen Gcore's secure cyber infrastructure.
  • Providing 24/7 on-call support on a rotational basis, including weekends and holidays.
  • Partnering with cross-functional operations and engineering teams to maintain and advance a secure network environment.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with DDoS detection, analysis, and mitigation in large-scale networking environments, with a preference for a global ISP
  • Experience with Unix-based systems administration
  • In-depth Network Operating Systems/Administration knowledge & experience (Cisco XR/XE, Arista EOS, Junos, SROS)
  • Experience with network automation using Python
  • Network Fundamentals: A deep understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF
  • DDoS Protection: stateful and stateless protection measures always-on and on-demand protection, remotely triggered blackhole routing, bgp flowspec.
  • Programming & Automation Tools: Familiarity with data-serialization language (YAML, JSON), template engines (jinja2).
  • Familiarity with git and CI/CD tools.
  • Knowledge of monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Fluent English
  • Nice to Have Experience working for DDoS protection providers.
  • Familiarity with anti-DDOS protection solutions (Cloudflare, Arbor, Radware, Akamai)
  • Good teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote, hybrid, or office work options depending on your role
  • Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year
  • Private medical insurance for you and your family*
  • 5 additional vacation days*
  • Additional fully paid sick leave days*
  • Allowance for significant life events and birthdays
  • Language classes
  • Modern office space with free snacks, drink and entertainment options*
  • Team sports activities*
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Hard Skills & Tools
DDoS detectionDDoS analysisDDoS mitigationUnix-based systems administrationNetwork Operating SystemsCisco XRCisco XEArista EOSJunosSROS
Soft Skills
teamworkproblem-solvingcommunication