Platform Operations Engineer - Hybrid

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working program

Hybrid/remote options

Global Change Safety program

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to help manage change safety across our distributed network. You will troubleshoot complex issues, optimize processes, and serve as a point person for incidents and questions.

The role requires ownership of change safety and collaboration with the global Change Safety Optimization team. Initial on-site work in Cambridge, MA with a 50/50 office/remote arrangement after six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or its equivalent.
• Experience administering, monitoring and resolving issues in a high-availability platform environment.
• Experience with Linux/Unix, SQL and scripting languages.
• Knowledge of network technologies and internet protocols such as TCP/IP, WAN and DNS.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

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 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

Skills

Linux/Unix

SQL

Scripting languages

Networking (TCP/IP, WAN, DNS)

Team collaboration

Communication skills

USG background check

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to help manage change safety across our distributed network. You will troubleshoot complex issues, optimize processes, and serve as a point person for incidents and questions.

The role requires ownership of change safety and collaboration with the global Change Safety Optimization team. Initial on-site work in Cambridge, MA with a 50/50 office/remote arrangement after six months.