Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilledAkamaiCDN & WAF Engineer with 2-5 years of hands-on experience in configuring, deploying, and managingAkamai''s Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of web performance optimization, security best practices, and have a proven track record of implementing and troubleshootingAkamaiservices in a production environment. This role requires a proactive individual withexcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
Configuration and Deployment:Configure and deployAkamaiCDN services (e.g., Domain onboarding, delivery rules, caching policies, origin configurations) and WAF rulesets (e.g., security policies, custom rules, DOS and client reputation) based on application requirements and security guidelines.
Production Support:Provide day-to-day operational support forAkamaiCDN and WAF infrastructure, including monitoring performance, identifying and resolving issues, and implementing necessary changes.
Performance Optimization:Analyze website performance metrics and implementAkamaiCDN features and configurations to optimize website speed, reduce latency, and improve user experience.
Security Implementation:Implement and manageAkamaiWAF policies to protect web applications from various security threats, including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, bot attacks, and DDoS attacks.
Rule Management:Create, review, and maintain custom WAF rules and exceptions based on application-specific needs and emerging security threats.
Colloration:Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to integrateAkamaiservices seamlessly into the existing infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
Troubleshooting:Investigate and resolve complex issues related to CDN delivery, caching behavior, and WAF blocking in a timely and efficient manner.
Monitoring and Alerting:Configure and maintain monitoring and alerting systems forAkamaiservices to proactively identify potential issues and ensure service availability.
Documentation:Create and maintain comprehensive documentation forAkamaiconfigurations, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Knowledge Sharing:Stay up-to-date with the latestAkamaifeatures and security trends and share knowledge with the team.
Vendor Management:Interact withAkamaisupport for technical assistance and escalations as needed.
Capacity Planning:Participate in capacity planning activities forAkamaiservices to ensurescalability and performance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2-5 years of hands-on experience in configuring and managingAkamaiCDN and WAF solutions in a production environment.
Strong understanding of web protocols (HTTP/HTTPS), caching mechanisms, and DNS.
Solid understanding of web application security principles and common attack vectors (OWASP Top 10).
Experience withAkamaiconfiguration tools and APIs.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience with scripting languages(e.g., Python) is a plus.
RelevantAkamaicertifications are a plus.J