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Akamai Security Engineer

  • Full Time
  • Anywhere

Apex Systems

Job Title: Security Engineer – Akamai Specialist


Client: Top 5 Bank

Duration: 12 Months with potential to extend/convert

Location: 2 days in office Downtown Toronto


Interview: 2 Rounds (30 Mins)

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain the Content Delivery Network (CDN) for enterprise applications, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Handle all incident outages related to content delivery, working to resolve issues promptly and effectively.
  • Onboard domains to Akamai, managing the domain name lifecycle and ensuring seamless integration.
  • Implement and manage SSL certificates, ensuring secure communication for web applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security and delivery goals with organizational objectives.
  • Utilize Akamai, Cloudflare, and AWS CloudFront for content delivery and security.
  • Lead and drive the delivery of security projects and initiatives, ensuring timely and successful completion.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.


Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience with Akamai technologies in security and delivery.
  • Proven track record of managing CDN for enterprise applications.
  • Strong understanding of incident management and resolution for content delivery networks.
  • Experience with onboarding domains to Akamai and managing domain name lifecycles.
  • Proficiency in implementing and managing SSL certificates.
  • Familiarity with Cloudflare and AWS CloudFront for content delivery.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to lead and drive projects.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively convey security strategies to various stakeholders.


Skills:

  • Akamai Technologies
  • Content Delivery Network (CDN) Management
  • Incident Management
  • Domain Onboarding and Lifecycle Management
  • SSL Certificate Management
  • Cloud-flare and AWS CloudFront
  • Project Management and Delivery
  • Communication and Presentation Skills

Must-have requirements:

  • Akamai Technologies
  • Content Delivery Network (CDN) Management
  • Incident/Configuration Management (IT/Cyber Security)
  • Strong Anti-Automation Experience and familiarity with variety of Anti-Automation Techniques ( Captchas,
  • WAF experience (Web Application Firewall)


EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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