We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled L3 Anti-DDoS Engineer to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack mitigation, responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing our DDoS protection infrastructure. This role requires deep technical knowledge of network protocols, security best practices, and a proactive approach to identifying and neutralizing threats. You will play a critical role in safeguarding our network and services from sophisticated cyberattacks, working closely with other security teams, network operations, and engineering departments. This is a senior-level position that involves complex problem-solving, incident response leadership, and mentoring junior team members.
- Design, implement, and maintain advanced DDoS detection and mitigation strategies and solutions.
- Perform in-depth analysis of network traffic and attack patterns to identify emerging DDoS threats and vulnerabilities.
- Lead and execute incident response procedures during active DDoS attacks, ensuring rapid containment and resolution.
- Configure, optimize, and manage various Anti-DDoS platforms and tools (e.g., on-premise appliances, cloud-based scrubbing centers).
- Collaborate with network engineering and operations teams to integrate DDoS protection into existing infrastructure and future designs.
- Develop and implement automation scripts (Python, Bash) to enhance DDoS detection, mitigation, and reporting capabilities.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing simulations related to DDoS attack vectors.
- Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for complex network security and DDoS-related issues.
- Stay current with the latest DDoS attack techniques, threat intelligence, and mitigation technologies.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for DDoS architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and security analysts.
- Participate in on-call rotation to respond to critical security incidents.
