Global Platform Reliability Engineer — Remote/Hybrid

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. seeks a Production Service Engineer II to keep global network infrastructure stable, safe, and highly available.

You will deploy critical software and configurations across our distributed platform while collaborating with SMEs to resolve issues and implement robust improvements. Candidates should have Linux/Unix administration experience in large-scale environments, plus strong SQL and scripting skills, and a solid networking foundation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience administering Linux/Unix systems in large-scale environments.
• Experience monitoring, administering, and troubleshooting high-availability platforms.
• Solid understanding of SQL and scripting (Python, Bash, Shell).

Responsibilities

• Deploying critical software, metadata, network, and platform changes safely across global networks.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex issues to maintain platform stability.
• Identify, design, and implement operational improvements to maximize change safety.
• Continuously improve internal tools, monitoring alerts, procedures, and docs.
• Collaborate with SMEs to isolate bugs and develop long-term resolutions.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Monitoring & troubleshooting

SQL & scripting

Networking

Problem-solving & SME collaboration

Prioritization & adaptability

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. seeks a Production Service Engineer II to keep global network infrastructure stable, safe, and highly available.

You will deploy critical software and configurations across our distributed platform while collaborating with SMEs to resolve issues and implement robust improvements. Candidates should have Linux/Unix administration experience in large-scale environments, plus strong SQL and scripting skills, and a solid networking foundation.