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# Akamai Platform Engineer

- **Company:** PTR Global
- **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $131,040.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Content Delivery Networks, Akamai, Web Application Security
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7e74c5c4-0cbb-440e-8d0e-b0ad097e4518

## About the Role

* 3-5 years of relevant experience in CDN, traffic optimization, and web security.
 * Proficiency in utilizing the Akamai platform.
 * College-level degree and certifications specific to Akamai are required.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

## Description

* Define, manage, and onboard applications to the Akamai platform.
 * Optimize content delivery networks (CDN) and traffic flow for enhanced performance.
 * Implement and maintain strong web security measures, including edge protection.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of applications., * Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process.
 * Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup.

Pay Range: $60-$63/hr on W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 . To report any concerns, please email us at

During the hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in evaluating information related to your application. These tools may help analyze job-related qualifications or assist recruiters in reviewing applications and interview responses. AI-generated information is one factor considered in our hiring process. Final employment decisions are made by qualified hiring personnel and are not based solely on AI-generated recommendations.


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