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.

• 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

• Akamai certifications (e.g., Akamai Certified Professional)
• Experience integrating Akamai with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• 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