Platform Operations Engineer
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About the Position
Would you like to work on one of the world's most highly distributed computing platforms?
Do you enjoy acting quickly to solve problems?
Join our Platform Operations Team
The Platform Operations team in Infrastructure Engineering & Operations focuses on deploying large-scale changes to our numerous networks safely, while optimizing and integrating change safety into GPO's numerous workflows. The team is devoted to solving the toughest technical challenges while implementing changes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsibilities
As a Platform Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in your area of specialty
- Identifying and implementing process and efficiency improvements in favor of change safety
- Improving tools, alerts, documentation, and procedures in favor of change safety
- Maintaining positive relationships across the teams
- Collaborating with our global Change Safety Optimization team to maintain consistent workflows across the group
- Working 4:30 PM - 12:30 AM Eastern Standard Time on Monday through Friday in the Cambridge, Massachusetts office for the first six months and can be 50% office and 50% remote after
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or its equivalent
- Possess experience administering, monitoring, and resolving issues in a high availability platform environment
- Demonstrate experience with Linux/Unix systems and an understanding of SQL and Scripting languages
- Be experienced in network technologies and internet protocols such as TCP/IP, WAN, and DNS
- Be a team player, able to collaborate, prioritize, and solve problems in an ever-changing environment
- Have excellent communication and written skills to articulate technical information to internal teams and customers
- Be required to undergo or possess and maintain a successfully adjudicated USG Tier 3 background investigation
We Offer
At Akamai, we provide opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:
- Your health
- Your finances
- Your family
- Your time at work
- Your time pursuing other endeavors
Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.
About the Company
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge, we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.
Compensation
Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US-based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $54,600 - $113,400/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family-friendly benefits including parental leave, and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; eligibility requirements apply.
Join Us
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!
Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.
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