Platform Operations Engineer — 3rd Shift (Hybrid/Remote)

Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Boise (ID)

Remote

USD 55,000 - 113,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Healthcare benefits

401K saving plan

Job summary

Akamai Technologies is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to manage change safety across large-scale networks in a high-availability environment. You will join the Platform Operations team to improve processes, tools, and workflows while coordinating with global Change Safety teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, Linux/Unix experience, networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant related technical field or its equivalent.
Possess experience of administering, monitoring and resolving issues in a high availability platform environment.
Demonstrate experience of Linux/Unix system 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.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in area of specialty.
Identifying and implementing process and efficiency improvements in favor of change safety.
Improving tools, alerts, documentations, 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.