Akamai Admin - Springfield, MO

We are seeking an experienced Akamai Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will manage and optimize Akamai content delivery network (CDN) services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security for our web applications and digital assets. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain Akamai solutions that enhance user experience and support business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, deploy, and manage Akamai services, including CDN, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Edge Security.
• Monitor and optimize performance for Akamai-integrated applications and websites.
• Implement caching strategies, load balancing, and traffic management for high availability and scalability.
• Work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure seamless integration of Akamai services.
• Manage Akamai Property Manager, including policies, rules, and configurations.
• Troubleshoot Akamai-related issues, analyzing logs and traffic patterns to identify root causes.
• Ensure compliance with security standards by configuring SSL/TLS, bot mitigation, and DDoS protection.
• Stay updated on Akamai’s new features and recommend enhancements to optimize the platform's capabilities.
• Generate and interpret performance reports to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement areas.
• Support the migration of legacy systems and applications to Akamai-enabled architectures.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience with Akamai solutions, including CDN, WAF, and performance optimization tools.
• Strong knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, DNS, and web architecture.
• Experience with Akamai’s management tools like Property Manager, Luna Control Center, or APIs.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of security protocols such as SSL/TLS, OWASP guidelines, and DDoS mitigation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work across teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Akamai certification, such as Akamai Certified Professional or Advanced Certification.
• Experience with other CDNs or cloud platforms like AWS CloudFront or Azure CDN.
• Understanding of load testing tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 154,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is also available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post