Application Security and Performance Consultant (German speaking)

As an Application Security and Performance Consultant at Cloudflare, your primary responsibilities include delivering organized services to customers, ensuring they maximize the value of their Cloudflare products. This involves gathering business and technical requirements to build and implement effective solutions while producing various technical documentation such as Solution Designs and deployment plans. You’ll also troubleshoot issues, collaborate with internal teams, and contribute to the overall success of the organization through knowledge sharing.

To qualify for the Application Security and Performance Consultant role at Cloudflare, candidates must have fluency in both German and English, along with at least five years of experience in customer-facing positions like Customer Engineer or Solutions Architect. A deep understanding of Internet technologies and protocols, experience with security aspects, and proficiency in scripting languages are also essential. Being well-versed in tools like Terraform and having strong project management skills will give you an edge in this role.

An ideal Application Security and Performance Consultant at Cloudflare should be well-versed in layers and protocols of the OSI model, including TCP/IP and TLS. Additionally, you should have practical knowledge of DDoS protection, WAFs, bot management, and performance aspects such as caching and latency optimization. A background in scripting languages is also essential, as well as proficiency with APIs and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.

At Cloudflare, employees are encouraged to foster their own growth alongside the company. As an Application Security and Performance Consultant, you can expand your skills through various learning avenues, including participation in knowledge-sharing activities and contributing to documentation. The collaborative environment and diverse team at Cloudflare provide excellent exposure to new challenges, facilitating continuous career advancement in performance and security consultancy.

The work environment for an Application Security and Performance Consultant at Cloudflare is hybrid, allowing flexibility in where you work. You can choose to operate from our offices located in dynamic cities like London, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Paris, or Munich while frequently collaborating with team members across various locations. Cloudflare prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where hard work, creativity, and empathy are valued.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you implemented DDoS Protection solutions, detailing the challenges faced and the strategies used. Focus on your understanding of how DDoS attacks impact web applications and discuss the importance of proactive security measures and response tactics.

Discuss your approach, emphasizing the importance of asking open-ended questions and actively listening to customers' needs. Share examples of how you’ve translated technical requirements into actionable solutions in previous roles.

Share your knowledge of SSL best practices, including choosing the right type of certificate, ensuring proper installation, and regularly conducting audits. Emphasize your expertise in teaching customers how to maintain their SSL configurations for optimal performance and security.

Provide a detailed example of a troubleshooting issue you faced, including the steps taken to diagnose the problem and the outcome. Highlight your problem-solving skills, collaboration with team members, and any innovative solutions you provided.

Explain your methods for prioritizing tasks, such as assessing urgency and impact. Discuss any tools or processes you use to manage your workload effectively. Share examples of how you've successfully navigated tight deadlines in previous roles.

Emphasize that collaboration is vital for a Consultant in achieving successful outcomes. Discuss experiences working in cross-functional teams, your communication strategies, and how you build relationships with customers and colleagues.

Outline your strategies for staying informed about trends, such as attending industry conferences, subscribing to relevant newsletters, or participating in online forums. Discuss how you implement new knowledge into your work to benefit customers.

Share your experience working with tools like Terraform, explaining how you've used these to automate infrastructure deployment and configuration tasks. Offer examples of specific projects where this approach improved efficiency and reliability.

Discuss your familiarity with various APIs and their roles in web application performance. Provide specific examples where you've used APIs to enhance application functionality or optimize performance.

Articulate your understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion in fostering innovation and creativity. Share any personal experiences or values that align with Cloudflare’s mission, to illustrate why this aspect of their culture resonates with you.