Application Delivery Specialist

Job Title:
An Application Delivery Strategist is responsible for developing and implementing solutions to improve website performance, security, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities & Activities:

• Solution Design & Architecture:
  • Develop tailored architecture designs that leverage Akamai's CDN, security, and performance optimization tools.
  • Analyze customer requirements and design robust, scalable, and cost-efficient content delivery and security solutions.
  • Architect solutions for reducing latency, improving content caching, and delivering secure, high-performance applications.
  • Collaborate with product managers and technical teams to integrate Akamai solutions with existing infrastructure.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Implement Akamai's performance optimization features such as content caching, front-end optimizations (FEO), and image or media optimization.
  • Design strategies to reduce load times, handle traffic spikes, and improve site responsiveness.
  • Monitor and tune configurations to maintain peak web application performance.
• Security Architecture:
  • Design and configure Akamai Web Application Firewalls (WAF), DDoS protection, bot management, and other security solutions.
  • Ensure robust security policies to protect applications from vulnerabilities and attacks.
  • Regularly review security metrics and recommend adjustments to mitigate emerging threats.
• Content Delivery & Network Management:
  • Develop strategies to optimize the delivery of static and dynamic content to users across different geographies.
  • Implement and manage routing, failover, and load-balancing configurations.
  • Optimize and troubleshoot routing and delivery through Akamai's edge servers for efficient network management.
• Technical Leadership & Support:
  • Lead and mentor teams through the deployment and configuration of Akamai solutions.
  • Provide technical support and guidance during pre-sales activities, proof-of-concept (PoC) phases, and production deployments.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, best practices, and standards for Akamai implementations.
• Monitoring & Analytics:
  • Set up monitoring tools to track performance, availability, and security metrics of web applications delivered via Akamai.
  • Analyze logs, usage patterns, and analytics data to provide insights on optimization opportunities.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to content delivery, application performance, and security.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work closely with business stakeholders, developers, and IT teams to ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions.
  • Collaborate with Akamai's technical account managers and product teams for updates on the latest features and technologies.
• Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Expertise in Akamai products like Akamai CDN, Web Performance Solutions, Kona Site Defender (WAF), Ion, Adaptive Media Delivery, Image Manager, etc.
  • Strong understanding of web performance tuning (caching strategies, load balancing, etc.).
  • Experience with DNS management, SSL/TLS, and network protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP).
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for automation (CI/CD, Terraform, Jenkins).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Programming or scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.) for custom configurations.
• Additional Information:
  • The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Akamai.
  • This position requires a 15-year full-time education.

About this Job:

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends.

We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment, competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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