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Sidram Technologies

Content Delivery Network Specialist (CDN Engineer) Preferred Qualifications: Hands on experience with Akamai CDN solutions Open positions: 7-10 Remote: 100% Distribution of traffic and traffic load.

Vercel

Engineering Manager, CDN

The Engineering Manager for CDN will lead the team responsible for Vercel's core infrastructure, ensuring performance, reliability, and cost efficiency while aligning with product and business goals.

TikTok

Multi-Cloud CDN Access Platform Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$122.57K - $316.80K/yr

Our platform integrates both self-built CDN infrastructure and commercial CDN vendors across multiple regions worldwide, delivering reliable and optimized content delivery for diverse global markets.

SpaceX

Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink)

Redmond, WA · On-site

Responsibilities : • Design, build, and scale a new Content Delivery Network (CDN) for Starlink • Build robust, responsive, and scalable distributed systems. • Build the necessary tools ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink)

Redmond, WA · On-site

Responsibilities : • Design, build, and scale a new Content Delivery Network (CDN) for Starlink • Build robust, responsive, and scalable distributed systems. • Build the necessary tools ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink)

Redmond, WA · On-site

The role involves designing and building a new Content Delivery Network (CDN) and developing scalable distributed systems to enhance Starlink's offerings. Responsibilities : • Design, build, and ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

$140K - $170K/yr

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, CDN (STARLINK) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the ...

Noblesoft Technologies

CDN Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

CDN Engineer Location: - Dallas TX Description • Monitor and analyze security alerts and vulnerability reports, prioritizing and validating vulnerabilities for timely remediation. • Coordinate ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink)

Redmond, WA · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, CDN (STARLINK) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the ...

Vercel

Engineering Manager, CDN

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$196K - $336K/yr

You'll lead the team responsible for Vercel's CDN, proxy, and edge caching systems-the core infrastructure that powers performance, reliability, and cost efficiency for every customer request at ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

$140K - $170K/yr

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, CDN (STARLINK) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the ...

SpaceX

Sr. Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink)

Redmond, WA · On-site

$137.20K - $180.90K/yr

The Sr. Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink) will be responsible for designing, building, and scaling a new Content Delivery Network for Starlink, while also developing robust systems to optimize ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, CDN (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

$140K - $170K/yr

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, CDN (STARLINK) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the ...

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How much do cdn jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for cdn in the United States is $173,509.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $220,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CDN job?

A CDN (Content Delivery Network) job typically involves managing and optimizing network infrastructure to deliver digital content efficiently. Responsibilities may include configuring caching strategies, improving website performance, and ensuring secure content distribution. CDN professionals work with technologies like edge servers, load balancing, and cloud platforms to enhance speed and availability. This role is crucial for businesses that rely on fast and reliable content delivery to users worldwide.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cdn position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Content Delivery Network (CDN) Engineer, you need a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, web protocols, and CDN architecture, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with CDN platforms (such as Akamai, Cloudflare, or AWS CloudFront), scripting languages, and performance monitoring tools is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with diverse teams. These skills enable CDN professionals to optimize web content delivery, ensure high availability, and quickly resolve issues for the best end-user experience.

What are the typical challenges faced by a CDN Engineer, and how can they prepare for them?

CDN Engineers often encounter challenges related to ensuring seamless content delivery across different geographies, mitigating latency, and swiftly responding to network outages or security threats. Staying up to date on the latest CDN technologies and industry best practices can help you proactively address these issues. Effective troubleshooting and collaboration with developers, network engineers, and security teams are frequently required to maintain optimal performance. By developing strong technical expertise and communication skills, you can successfully navigate these common challenges and contribute to a robust, resilient content delivery environment.
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Akamai WAF/CDN Security Architect

Select Minds LLC

Dallas, TX • Remote

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Remote
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement

Akamai WAF/CDN Security Architect
Remote
(On-call support and occasional off-hour maintenance activities required)
Full-Time / Contract
We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Akamai WAF/CDN Security Architect to support enterprise-scale application onboarding, edge security implementation, and CDN operations.
This role requires a strong technical leader who can independently drive discussions with Akamai vendors, application teams, and security stakeholders from day one. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Akamai WAF/CDN technologies, application delivery, internet-facing architectures, and production troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
* Lead onboarding and migration of applications onto Akamai CDN and WAF platforms.
* Configure, maintain, and support Akamai edge security and content delivery services.
* Implement and tune WAF policies, security controls, caching rules, and traffic management configurations.
* Work closely with application, network, cloud, and security teams to ensure secure and optimized application delivery.
* Troubleshoot complex Layer 17 issues involving DNS, TLS/SSL, HTTP/HTTPS, CDN behavior, caching, and origin connectivity.
* Support production incidents, root cause analysis, and operational escalations.
* Participate in on-call rotation and support maintenance activities during off-hour change windows.
* Develop technical documentation, runbooks, operational procedures, and audit artifacts.
* Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders on application onboarding and security initiatives.
* Support security assessments, audits, remediation activities, and compliance requirements.
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering teams.
Required Skills
* 10+ years of overall IT infrastructure/network/security experience.
* 5+ years of hands-on experience with Akamai CDN and WAF technologies in enterprise environments.
* Strong expertise with:
* Akamai Kona Site Defender (KSD)
* Akamai CDN
* Edge DNS
* Property Manager
* Bot Manager
* TLS/Certificate Management
* Strong understanding of:
* HTTP/HTTPS
* TLS/SSL
* DNS
* TCP/IP
* CDN caching
* Load balancing
* Web application security
* Experience with OWASP Top 10 mitigation and WAF tuning.
* Experience supporting cloud-native applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
* Familiarity with enterprise ADC/load balancer technologies such as F5, AVI, Citrix ADC, A10, or Cloudflare.
* Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
* Experience working directly with vendors and driving technical discussions independently.
Preferred Qualifications
* Akamai certifications preferred.
* Experience with automation/scripting using Python, Shell, Terraform, or APIs.
* Experience with SIEM integrations, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
* Prior experience supporting large-scale internet-facing enterprise applications.

This is a remote position.