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.

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.

Network Engineer – DDoS Protection

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