CDN & Edge Infrastructure Engineer IRC280787

Description

• Lead the refactoring of AWS CloudFront-based IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation) into Cloudflare IaC modules using Terraform or Wrangler.
• Migrate and optimize AWS CloudFront distributions to Cloudflare CDN with equivalent or improved caching, compression, and SSL/TLS configurations.
• Recreate and enhance AWS WAF rules in Cloudflare WAF, ensuring parity for rate limits, geo-blocking, and custom rule groups via Terraform.
• Translate and deploy AWS Lambda Edge functions into Cloudflare Workers / Edge Functions, ensuring functional equivalence and latency improvements.
• Validate edge routing, caching, and security behavior post-migration using synthetic and load testing tools.
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) & Automation
• Maintain all configurations in Git-based IaC repositories with full CI/CD automation for deployments.
• Develop reusable Terraform modules for Cloudflare CDN, WAF & DNS zones.
• Implement environment-based configuration (Dev, Stage, Prod) with variable management, tagging, and policy enforcement.
• Integrate IaC validation, linting, and compliance checks (e.g., Sentinel or OPA) into pipelines.
• Establish and manage DNS Hosted Zones in Cloudflare, including domain delegation, CNAME/ALIAS flattening, and traffic routing policies.
• Implement Geo-DNS and failover routing for critical Smart TV and mobile backend endpoints.
• Automate DNS record management and zone imports using Cloudflare Terraform Provider.

Requirements

• AWS CloudFront, WAF, Lambda@Edge
• Cloudflare CDN, WAF, Workers, Zero Trust Access
• Terraform / Terragrunt for IaC (Cloudflare and AWS providers)
• CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI)
• Solid understanding of DNS architecture, SSL/TLS, caching strategies, and edge routing.
• Experience in IaC-driven automation, testing, and deployment at scale.
• Understanding multi-CDN architectures and global failover routing.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

 

GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in Dallas, TX, to be $115,000 to $125,000, and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good-faith estimate, and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.

Job responsibilities

• Migrate existing Route53 records and health checks into Cloudflare equivalents with rollback safety.
• Performance, Security & Observability
• Tune CDN caching policies (cache keys, TTLs, origin shielding) to optimize global performance.
• Integrate Cloudflare WAF, Bot Management, and Page Rules to ensure secure delivery of APIs and content endpoints.
• Configure Real User Monitoring (RUM) and Cloudflare Analytics dashboards for performance visibility.
• Implement Zero Trust principles (Access, Gateway, and DLP) for edge security enforcement.
• Collaborate with DevOps, backend, and application teams to align CDN behavior with app logic and API routing.
• Document migration processes, edge routing flows, and IaC module usage.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions for operational and support teams post-migration.
• 5+ years of experience in CDN engineering, edge networking, or cloud migration roles.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.