Platform Operations Engineer — Change Safety

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FlexBase (Global Flexible Working)

Healthcare options

401K savings plan

Vacation and PTO

Sick time

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Akamai Technologies is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to champion change safety and optimize deployment workflows. You will troubleshoot complex issues, improve tools and processes, and collaborate across teams to ensure safe, scalable changes on a global network.

This role is based in Cambridge, MA, with a 4:30pm–12:30am EST schedule. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a related field, strong Linux/Unix experience, knowledge of SQL and scripting, and familiarity with TCP/IP, WAN,

Qualifications

• Experience administering, monitoring and resolving issues in a high availability platform environment.
• Strong Linux/Unix administration and scripting capabilities.
• Understanding of SQL and scripting languages; knowledge of TCP/IP, WAN and DNS.

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, documentation, and procedures in favor of change safety.
• Maintaining positive relationships across the teams.
• Collaborating with the global Change Safety Optimization team to maintain consistent workflows.
• Working 4:30pm - 12:30am EST on Monday through Friday in the Cambridge, Massachusetts office.

Skills

Linux/Unix systems

SQL

Scripting languages

Networking

Communication

Team collaboration

USG background check

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Job description

Akamai Technologies is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to champion change safety and optimize deployment workflows. You will troubleshoot complex issues, improve tools and processes, and collaborate across teams to ensure safe, scalable changes on a global network.

This role is based in Cambridge, MA, with a 4:30pm–12:30am EST schedule. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a related field, strong Linux/Unix experience, knowledge of SQL and scripting, and familiarity with TCP/IP, WAN,