Platform Reliability & Change Engineer

Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Jackson (MS)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 113,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare
401K
Paid holidays
PTO
Sick time
Parental leave
Employee assistance program

Job summary

Akamai Technologies is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to own change safety across our large-scale networks, deploying complex changes with reliability and efficiency. You will troubleshoot issues, improve tooling and processes, and support incident reduction while working the 4:30pm–12:30am EST shift from the Cambridge, MA site.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field, strong Linux/Unix, networking, and scripting skills, plus teamwork and communication abilities to

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or its equivalent.
  • Experience administering, monitoring, and resolving issues in a high availability platform.
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, SQL, and scripting languages.
  • Familiarity with networking technologies including TCP/IP and DNS.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills; able to work in a dynamic environment.
  • Must pass USG Tier 3 background investigation.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform issues.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for change safety.
  • Improve tools, alerts, docs, and procedures for change safety.
  • Maintain positive relationships across teams.
  • Collaborate with the Change Safety Optimization team to standardize workflows.
  • Work 4:30pm-12:30am EST, Monday–Friday in the Cambridge, MA office.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration
Networking (TCP/IP DNS)
SQL
Scripting languages
Incident response
Team collaboration
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

Monitoring tools
Change management tools

Job description

Akamai Technologies is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to own change safety across our large-scale networks, deploying complex changes with reliability and efficiency. You will troubleshoot issues, improve tooling and processes, and support incident reduction while working the 4:30pm–12:30am EST shift from the Cambridge, MA site.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field, strong Linux/Unix, networking, and scripting skills, plus teamwork and communication abilities to

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