System Operations Engineer - Remote

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai is seeking a System Operations Engineer to maintain reliable, secure services for a global infrastructure supporting 200,000+ servers. This role requires a solid background in Linux and troubleshooting, alongside excellent communication skills, to collaborate within diverse international teams. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Health benefits

401K savings plan

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with large networks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage access processes for internal users.
• Collaborate with global team on workflows.
• Troubleshoot and serve as an escalation point.

Skills

Linux knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Scripting languages (Perl, Python, Shell)

Understanding of Internet protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

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Are you looking to work with an international team to solve problems on a global scale?

Do you enjoy being a subject matter expert?

Join our System Operations Team!

The System Operations team works within the Global Performance and Operations organization along with the company's top developers to deploy and support 200,000+ servers across the globe. System Operations ensures that Akamai's platform remains reliable and maintainable in a fast paced, evolving environment.

Partner with the best

The System Operations team manages Akamai's production environment and shares responsibility for keeping it fast, secure and reliable. This role requires in-depth knowledge of proprietary services in addition to a big picture understanding of the entire infrastructure. The Systems Operations Engineer directly supports the core infrastructure services at Akamai.

As a System Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Managing, enforcing, and implementing processes that provide internal users access to core infrastructure
• Working through detail-oriented procedures to handle change requests to Akamai's deployed network
• Collaborating with our global System Operations team to maintain consistent workflows across the group
• Serving as an escalation point for internal users on a broad range of issues
• Being subject matter and implementation expertise
• Promoting operational best practices to maintain the integrity of the Akamai network
  
  

Do What You Love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have sufficient Linux knowledge or experience
• Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, another related field or its equivalent.
• Show experience in troubleshooting complex issues
• Have understanding of modern Internet protocols
• Have communication skills to foster rapport with all colleagues
• Have a chance to work with scripting languages like Perl, Python, Shell
• Have some experience with operations or large networks - it would provide a good foundation for learning and development
  
  

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

Learn (https://www.akamai.com/careers) what makes Akamai a great place to work

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We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.

Working for you

Benefits

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors
  
  

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About Us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $58,800 - $122,200/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.

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