Systems Engineer

Akaasa Technologies; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, automate, and support Akamai edge services for secure and scalable delivery of client applications.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, cross-team collaboration, and automation to improve performance, security, and operational efficiency in a hybrid Malvern, PA environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience in network engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering.
• Experience scripting or programming (Python, Terraform, or similar).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar).
• API-based automation and hands-on experience with CDN/edge platforms (Akamai preferred).

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Akamai services including edge properties, routing, and security controls.
• Support onboarding of applications to the Akamai platform and ensure adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting application performance, availability, or security.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions for Akamai platform provisioning and configuration.
• Integrate Akamai capabilities into CI/CD pipelines using APIs and infrastructure‑as‑code practices.
• Support and enhance governed workflows (e.g., GitHub pipelines, validation checks, approval gates).
• Reduce manual effort by identifying repeatable processes and implementing automation.
• Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to deliver Akamai-based solutions.
• Stay current with Akamai capabilities, automation tools, and industry best practices.

Skills

Python

Terraform

APIs

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Akamai Platform

Job description

Systems Engineer

no assessment

hybrid malvern, pa

Role Summary

The Akamai Engineer (Automation & Edge Platform) is an experienced professional responsible for designing, automating, and supporting Akamai edge services that enable secure, reliable, and scalable delivery of Client's internet-facing applications.

This role operates as a contributor, applying hands‑on expertise within a complex platform while collaborating across teams to improve processes, drive automation, and ensure alignment with operational and business goals.

Responsibilities

Akamai Platform Engineering

• Configure and manage Akamai services including edge properties, routing, and security controls
• Support onboarding of applications to the Akamai platform and ensure adherence to standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting application performance, availability, or security

Automation & Workflow Enablement

• Develop and maintain automation solutions for Akamai platform provisioning and configuration
• Integrate Akamai capabilities into CI/CD pipelines using APIs and infrastructure‑as‑code practices
• Support and enhance governed workflows (e.g., GitHub pipelines, validation checks, approval gates)
• Reduce manual effort by identifying repeatable processes and implementing automation

Operational Support & Reliability

• Support production operations and participate in incident response related to edge services
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to improvements in platform stability and efficiency
• Ensure deployments align with change management, risk, and compliance standards

Collaboration & Cross-Team Enablement

• Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to deliver Akamai-based solutions
• Provide guidance and support to teams adopting Akamai automation workflows
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with team and department goals

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Stay current with Akamai capabilities, automation tools, and industry best practices
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, security, and operational efficiency
• Contribute ideas for process enhancements and automation opportunities across the team

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 3 5+ years of experience in network engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering

Experience with:

• Scripting or programming (Python, Terraform, or similar)
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
• API-based automation
• Hands‑on experience with CDN, edge, or application delivery platforms (Akamai preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• Akamai Property Manager, Edge DNS, or security services (WAF, DDoS, Bot Management)
• Policy-driven automation (e.g., validation checks, guardrails)
• DNS and certificate lifecycle management
• Familiarity with Agile delivery models and enterprise change management processes