Senior CDN Plane Engineer/ Onsite 5 days / Plano, TX

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech organization is seeking a CDN Control Plane Engineer for an 8-month Contract-to-Hire opportunity. This role focuses on architecting a homogenous configuration platform across major CDN providers, including Cloudflare, Akamai, and F5. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in CDN configuration, networking fundamentals, and automation technologies. Join a high-impact team that values collaboration and innovation, and take this opportunity to influence infrastructure strategy while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Qualifications

• 7+ years in CDN configuration and functional design.
• Strong hands-on experience with major CDN providers.

Responsibilities

• 70% focus on functional design and 30% on automation.
• 80% hands-on engineering and 20% team collaboration.

Skills

CDN configuration

Cloudflare

Akamai

F5

Routing and switching

Scripting/automation (Python, Terraform, Ansible)

Network visibility (NetScout, Arbor)

Job description

A leading tech organization is hiring a CDN Control Plane Engineer to help architect and implement a homogenous configuration platform across major CDN providers like Cloudflare, Akamai, and F5. This is an 8-month Contract-to-Hire opportunity to work with a high-impact team using cutting-edge networking and automation technologies.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in functional design and wants to influence infrastructure strategy across multiple global providers. If you're passionate about CDN tech, networking fundamentals, and creating scalable automation, this is your chance to make a difference while growing alongside a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years in CDN configuration and functional design
• Strong hands-on experience with Cloudflare, Akamai, and F5
• Deep understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing
• Familiarity with NetScout or Arbor for network visibility and DDoS protection
• Proficient in scripting/automation (e.g., Python, Terraform, Ansible)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience developing custom DSLs or configuration platforms
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive initiatives

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 70% Functional Design
• 30% Automation & Development

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands-On Engineering
• 20% Team Collaboration & Strategic Design

The Offer

• Bonus OR Commission eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.