Akamai Platform Analyst

HeartCentrix Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HeartCentrix Solutions is seeking an Akamai Platform Analyst to manage and support applications on the Akamai platform. You will onboard apps, configure CDN services, and implement security features to protect web applications and enable fast, reliable delivery.

You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and document changes, ensuring smooth deployments and alignment with security best practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on Akamai platform experience.
• Experience with traffic optimization and web security on Akamai.
• Experience onboarding and managing applications on Akamai.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate with technical teams.
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Akamai certifications are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and onboard applications onto the Akamai platform.
• Configure and support CDN services to improve website performance.
• Implement and maintain Akamai security features, including edge protection.
• Monitor platform performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Document configurations, processes, and platform changes.

Skills

Traffic optimization

Web security

Edge protection

Akamai platform experience

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for an Akamai Platform Analyst to help manage and support applications on the Akamai platform. If you have experience with CDN technologies, web security, and edge protection, this is a great opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and onboard applications onto the Akamai platform.
• Configure and support CDN services to improve website performance and traffic optimization.
• Implement and maintain Akamai security features, including web application and edge protection.
• Monitor platform performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Work closely with application teams, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure smooth deployments.
• Recommend best practices for performance, availability, and security.
• Document configurations, processes, and platform changes.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience working with the Akamai platform.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Traffic optimization
• Web security and edge protection
• Experience onboarding and managing applications within Akamai.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with technical teams and communicate effectively.
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Akamai certifications are a strong plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience working as a Platform Analyst, Network Analyst, or similar role.
• Familiarity with enterprise networking and web application delivery.
• Knowledge of DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, caching, and security best practices.

If you enjoy solving performance and security challenges while working with one of the industry's leading edge delivery platforms, we'd love to hear from you.