Hybrid Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer - Global DCs

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to oversee global data center operations, networks, and servers. You will interact with data center NOCs via phone, email, and portals to ensure high availability and reliability.

Successful candidates bring 8+ years of experience, hands-on hardware and Linux/server know-how, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in a NOC environment with hands-on hardware experience.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and networking equipment.
• Solid troubleshooting skills in a large-scale data center.
• Understanding of Linux system administration, server administration, and internals.
• Professional problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploying and repairing servers, storage systems, routers, switches, and other hardware.
• Installing hardware, cabling, firmware, and software on-site and remotely.
• Managing hardware decommission projects, including hardware disposal and data destruction.
• Shipping and receiving networking equipment to maintain network availability and reliability.
• Performing project work for data center migrations and hardware platform upgrades.
• Coordinating data center deployments from hardware requests to rack design.

Skills

NOC experience

Hands-on hardware

Networking equipment

Linux administration

Server administration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Akamai Technologies is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to oversee global data center operations, networks, and servers. You will interact with data center NOCs via phone, email, and portals to ensure high availability and reliability.

Successful candidates bring 8+ years of experience, hands-on hardware and Linux/server know-how, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to a dynamic, global environment.