Overview
Remote
On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - contract
Skills
Web Applications
Performance Tuning
Optimization
Continuous Improvement
User Experience
Incident Management
Mentorship
Knowledge Sharing
Computer Science
Information Systems
Computer Networking
Management
WAF
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
HTTP
Caching
Routing
Web Performance Optimization
DNS Administration
Scripting
Python
Shell
Analytical Skill
Communication
Collaboration
Akamai
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Terraform
Ansible
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Web Security
API
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, manage, and optimize Akamai services including Ion, Web Application Framework (WAF), Edge DNS, Bot Manager, and Kona Site Defender.
- Serve as the technical SME for Akamai, contributing to discussions and decisions on how Akamai can be leveraged within the broader application delivery and security strategy.
- Partner with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams to define integration approaches and performance tuning practices.
- Analyze performance data and logs to identify optimization opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Advise on caching strategies, edge logic (EdgeWorkers), and other delivery configurations to enhance user experience and reliability.
- Support incident response and troubleshooting for Akamai-related issues.
- Document configurations, tuning adjustments, and operational best practices.
- Provide informal mentorship and knowledge sharing for internal technical teams.
- Stay current on new Akamai platform features and contribute recommendations for adoption or improvement.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in web infrastructure, DevOps, or cloud networking roles
- 2+ years of direct, hands-on experience administering and optimizing Akamai platform solutions (e.g., Ion, Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, or Edge DNS)
- Strong understanding of CDN architecture, HTTP/S protocols, caching and routing strategies, security feature, and web performance optimization
- Familiarity with DNS management, API delivery, and edge security concepts
- Experience using Akamai APIs and basic scripting for automation (Python, Shell, or similar)
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills to collaborate effectively across technical teams
Preferred Experience
- Akamai certifications (e.g., Akamai Certified Professional)
- Experience integrating Akamai with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Azure Resource Manager), or DevOps automation frameworks
- Exposure to web security, DDoS mitigation, or API protection
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