Platform Operations Engineer — 3rd Shift (Hybrid)

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to manage change safety in our large-scale global network from the Cambridge, MA area.

The role emphasizes quick problem solving, incident reduction, and process improvements across the platform. The position requires a Bachelor's in a technical field or equivalent, Linux/Unix experience, networking knowledge, and strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent.
• Experience administering, monitoring and resolving issues in a high availability platform environment.
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and understanding of SQL and scripting languages.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, WAN, DNS and other networking protocols.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to undergo or have a valid USG Tier 3 background check.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in your area of specialty.
• Identify and implement process and efficiency improvements for change safety.
• Improve tools, alerts, documentation and procedures to enhance change safety.
• Maintain positive relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the global Change Safety Optimization team to standardize workflows.

Skills

Linux/Unix

SQL

Scripting

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to manage change safety in our large-scale global network from the Cambridge, MA area.

The role emphasizes quick problem solving, incident reduction, and process improvements across the platform. The position requires a Bachelor's in a technical field or equivalent, Linux/Unix experience, networking knowledge, and strong collaboration and communication skills.