DevOps Engineer

New York, NY The Infrastructure Engineering team is building the next evolution of a global delivery platform — a modern edge layer designed to bring digital experiences closer to users by operating at the intersection of CDN, networking, and cloud technologies. We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to help design, build, and operate this edge tier, shaping how millions of users experience live content, video, and data. This is a hands-on role for a systems-focused engineer who thrives at the boundary between infrastructure and software, where performance, caching, reliability, and automation converge. You will collaborate closely with Cloud Platform, SRE, Security, and Engineering teams to operate high-throughput, low-latency systems that ensure digital platforms remain fast, reliable, and secure at global scale. Responsibilities Deploy and Operate the Edge Tier • Implement and maintain edge-tier infrastructure, bridging CDN and cloud to optimize routing, availability, and resiliency Optimize for Scale and Performance • Configure caching, load balancing, and traffic management systems capable of sustaining millions of requests per second using technologies such as HAProxy, Fastly, and GCP Automate and Simplify • Build repeatable infrastructure patterns and automation pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD frameworks Design for Security • Implement and maintain secure network configurations, certificate management, and traffic protection controls • Collaborate with Security teams to apply modern security standards and automation at the edge Engineer for Reliability • Embed observability and self-healing capabilities into edge systems • Drive operational excellence through metrics, monitoring, and automated recovery Collaborate Across Domains • Partner with Cloud Platform, SRE, and Security teams to define best practices around edge configuration, service resilience, and traffic control Evolve the Platform • Contribute to the continued evolution of multi-cloud edge and CDN strategy by evaluating new technologies and patterns that enhance efficiency and user experience Qualifications & Skills • 5+ years of experience in infrastructure or systems engineering, ideally focused on high-scale web delivery or CDN architectures • Strong knowledge of network and application security concepts, including TLS, WAFs, DDoS mitigation, and certificate management • Familiarity with HAProxy for reverse proxy and load balancing • Strong understanding of DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP/S, routing, and core networking fundamentals • Hands-on experience operating in GCP, AWS, or hybrid cloud environments • Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems, shell scripting, and infrastructure-as-code tools • Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines • Familiarity with Go, Python, or Bash for scripting and automation • Knowledge of caching strategies, observability practices, and edge performance tuning • Strong troubleshooting skills across distributed systems • Automation mindset and reliability-first approach Preferred Qualifications • Experience implementing and managing Zero Trust principles • Experience with CDN log streaming, real-time telemetry, and traffic replay systems • Familiarity with edge compute frameworks • Experience designing and operating multi-region and multi-cloud systems • Knowledge of secure automation practices including secrets management and least-privilege access models • Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments Compensation: $65-$75/ hour based on experience and qualifications.