Akamai CDN DevOps Engineer - 53407

We have an immediate long-term contract opportunity with one of our largest clients for a position of Akamai CDN DevOps Engineer, to work in Atlanta, GA or Frisco, TX.

We are seeking a talented Akamai CDN Engineer who combines expertise in content delivery networks (CDNs) with DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of web development, particularly on AWS and Kubernetes platforms. As part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and secure delivery of digital content to our global audience.

Responsibilities:

Akamai CDN Management:

• Configure, optimize, and maintain Akamai CDN solutions to enhance content delivery performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Akamai services into our applications.

DevOps Practices:

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for deploying applications and content.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with software engineers to streamline deployment processes and improve system reliability.

Web Development:

• Develop and maintain web applications, APIs, and microservices.
• Leverage AWS services (such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and API Gateway) to build scalable and resilient solutions.
• Utilize Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.

Performance Optimization:

• Monitor CDN performance metrics and troubleshoot any issues.
• Optimize cache settings, routing rules, and security configurations within Akamai.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices for CDN configurations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and security experts.
• Document system architecture, configurations, and deployment processes.
• Release planning and Compliance
• Awareness on Software development and release policies
• Aware on Audit controls and sox compliance relevant to Software development

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in CDN management, DevOps, and web development.
• Strong proficiency in Akamai CDN configuration and administration.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.) and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and technologies, such as Jenkins, Docker, and Ansible.
• Solid understanding of software testing and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

For Immediate Consideration, Please contact:

Laxman Naidu
PRIMUS Global Services
Direct (972) 471 9738
Desk (972) 753-6500 Ext:212
Email: jobs@primusglobal.com