Akamai Administrator
Akamai Administrator
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05-12-2024
Job Description
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client provider of digital technology and transformation information technology and services
Position: Akamai Administrator
Location: Austin TX 78746
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Description:
Job Summary
- As an Akamai Administrator you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Akamai Content Delivery Network (CDN) to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of our digital assets across the globe.
- You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to implement best practices automate processes and resolve critical issues ensuring our ecommerce platform remains fast secure and highly available for millions of customers.
Key Responsibilities
Akamai CDN Management:
- Administer and maintain the Akamai CDN environment with a deep understanding of its various modules including but not limited to:
Property Manager:
- Configure and manage delivery properties for optimal performance.
Edge DNS:
- Manage DNS configurations to optimize content delivery.
Adaptive Media Delivery:
- Ensure smooth streaming of media content.
Web Application Firewall (WAF):
- Implement and manage security policies to protect against web threats.
Image Manager:
- Optimize image delivery for performance and quality.
Kona Site Defender:
- Enhance website security against DDoS attacks and other threats.
Configuration and Optimization:
- Develop and maintain highperforming errorfree rules within Akamais Delivery Configuration.
- Design and implement effective caching policies to maximize content delivery efficiency.
- Continuously optimize asset delivery across the internet to ensure minimal latency and high availability.
Automation and DevOps Integration:
- Apply DevOps principles to automate configuration and change management processes within the Akamai environment.
- Utilize scripting and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
CustomerFacing Support:
- Serve as a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding CDNrelated issues.
- Prioritize and manage support tickets ensuring timely resolution of critical incidents.
- Maintain availability for oncall support to address urgent issues affecting service delivery.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with development operations and security teams to align CDN strategies with overall business objectives.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Document processes configurations and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing and team efficiency.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Relevant certifications are a plus.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of handson experience administering Akamai CDN in a largescale hightraffic environment.
- Proven experience in a customerfacing role managing priorities and handling critical issues effectively.
Technical Skills:
- Indepth knowledge of various Akamai CDN modules including Edge DNS Adaptive Media Delivery WAF Image Manager Kona Site Defender and Property Manager.
- Strong proficiency in writing and maintaining delivery configuration rules that are both highperforming and errorfree.
- Comprehensive understanding of caching strategies and asset delivery optimization techniques.
- Solid grasp of DevOps principles and experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g. gitlab preferred) to facilitate configuration and change management.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance analysis to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent problemsolving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently especially during highpressure situations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Akamai certifications (e.g. Akamai Certified Administrator) are highly desirable.
- Experience with other CDN platforms and a comparative understanding of their features and benefits.
- Knowledge of web development technologies and protocols (e.g. HTTP/HTTPS SSL/TLS).
- Familiarity with security best practices and web application security standards.
Tek Wissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Employment Type
Full Time
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