Production Service Engineer II

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Geldern; Hybrid; EUR 63.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

FlexBase program

Hybrid/work-from-home options

Zusammenfassung

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Production Service Engineer II to maintain the stability, safety, and high availability of global network infrastructure across Akamai’s platform.

You will deploy fixes, diagnose issues, and drive operational improvements to boost change safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of Linux/Unix administration in large-scale environments, strong monitoring skills, SQL/scripting knowledge, and a solid grasp of core networking concepts like TCP/IP,

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of experience administering Linux/Unix systems in large-scale content distributed environments.
• Proven experience in monitoring, administering, and troubleshooting high-availability platform environments.
• Solid understanding of SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Shell).
• Good working knowledge of core networking technologies and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, WAN, and DNS.
• Be a problem-solver & SME Collaborator: demonstrated ability to partner with SMEs to identify underlying issues/bugs and implement robust resolutions.
• Adaptability & prioritization: ability to prioritize tasks, make sound decisions, and solve problems in a dynamic environment.

Aufgaben

• Deploying critical software, metadata, network, and platform changes safely, accurately, and efficiently across all global networks.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues within your areas of specialty to maintain platform stability.
• Processing & Safety Improvement: identify, design, and implement operational process improvements that maximize change safety and efficiency.
• Tooling & Documentation: continuously improve internal tools, monitoring alerts, operational procedures, and technical documentation.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams and SMEs to isolate software/platform bugs and implement long-term resolutions.

Kenntnisse

Linux/Unix administration

Monitoring & troubleshooting

SQL & scripting

Networking concepts

Problem-Solver & SME collaboration

Prioritization & adaptability

Jobbeschreibung

Would you like to work on one of the world's most highly distributed computing platform?

Do you enjoy acting quickly to solve problems?

Join our Change Safety Optimization (CSO) Team

Our Change Safety Optimization (CSO) team, part of the Infrastructure Engineering & Operations team, ensures that global content-delivery operates at peak efficiency. We ensure our platform operates safely and reliably while maintaining agility necessary to accommodate changes to meet customer demand/needs. Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators, safely make configuration changes, and oversee and operate over 350k+ servers in Akamai's global network.

Partner with the best

As a Production Service Engineer II, you will maintain the stability, safety, and high availability of global network infrastructure. Executing critical deploymentsspanning software, metadata, network, and platform updateswhile driving operational improvements elevating change safety. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, large-scale systems and enjoy collaborating teams, this role is for you.

As a Production Service Engineer II, you will be responsible for:

• Deploying critical software, metadata, network, and platform changes safely, accurately, and efficiently across all global networks.

• Diagnosing and resolve complex technical issues within your areas of specialty to maintain platform stability.

• Processing & Safety Improvement: Identify, design, and implement operational process improvements that maximize change safety and operational efficiency.

• Tooling & Documentation: Continuously improve internal tools, monitoring alerts, operational procedures, and technical documentation.

• Working closely with cross-functional teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) fostering positive cross-group relationships, isolate software/platform bugs, and long-term technical resolutions.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2+ years of experience administering Linux/Unix systems in large-scale content distributed environments.

• Possess proven experience in monitoring, administering, and troubleshooting high-availability platform environments.

• Have Solid understanding of SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Shell).

• Have good working knowledge of core networking technologies and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, WAN, and DNS.

• Be a problem-Solver & SME Collaborator: Demonstrated ability to partner with Subject Matter Experts to identify underlying issues/bugs and implement robust resolutions.

• Have adaptability & Prioritization: ability to prioritize tasks, make sound decisions, and solve problems in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.

About us

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day.

Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.

Our focus is simple:

Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.

Security : Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.

Content Delivery : Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.

AI : Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.

At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

Benefits at Akamai:

We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits. (https://www.akamai.com/careers/working-at-akamai?utm_source=akamai&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=benefits)

FlexBase adapts to your job's needs

Akamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work.

We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $70,500 - $146,500/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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Rights

Akamai Technologies is an Affiant 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.