Akamai Engineer

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Company: J and M Group

Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1

Description:

  • Work with project teams throughout the organization to design, implement, and manage CDN infrastructure using Akamai, to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for customer facing applications and business processes
  • Handle multiple priorities and assignments with excellence and precision.
  • Be a part of a 24/7/365 organization (some after hours support is expected as part of normal on-call rotation).
  • Directly support line of business development teams, provide guidance to them on implementation and changes for customer facing applications
  • Develop and maintain security protocols and measures to protect CDN infrastructure from cyber threats.
  • Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying and resolving issues to optimize content delivery of critical applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Akamai CDN solutions with existing systems and applications.
  • Collaborate with information security teams to implement DDoS protection strategies and other security measures in the CDN.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to clients and internal teams regarding CDN and security best practices.Work closely with vendor and professional service teams on delivery related activities and strategy.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. OR similar work experience.Strong understanding of network protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, TCP/IP).
  • Proven experience as a CDN Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on cybersecurity.
  • In-depth knowledge of Content Delivery Network technologies, including caching, load balancing, and content optimization.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Experience supporting 24/7/365 customer facing applications at enterprise scale.
  • Awareness and experience with cybersecurity tools and practices, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) a plus.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are a plus but not required. .

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