**Would you like to work with cutting-edge technology?** **Are you excited by the opportunity to monitor our globally distributed cloud platform?** **Join our Highly Visible Platform Operations team** Our Platform & Reliability Engineering team collaborates across our organization to ensure the performance of our global content-delivery platform. We ensure our platform operates safely, reliably and adapts based on customer demand. We establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators, make configuration changes safely and oversee and operate over 300k servers in Akamai's global network. **Partner with the best** You will develop and execute systems and processes to monitor and maintain Akamai's network. Working as part of a collaborative global team you'll gain exposure to unique, large-scale networks. You'll continually learn and develop your troubleshooting and deployment skills on some of the most complex network technologies in the world. As a Senior II Platform Operations Technician, you will be responsible for: + Monitoring and troubleshooting Akamai's 24/7 platform, network traffic, threats and alerts + Working in collaborative internal and external cross functional teams to achieve timely resolution of platform affecting issues + Administering automated software deployments to the distributed platform to maintain and ensure stability and security + Ensuring platform issues are clearly tracked, updated and documented + Participating in a 24/7 network operations center shift-schedule and following operations center workflow procedures **Do what you love** To be successful in this role you will: + Have 4 years of relevant experience + Demonstrate experience of Linux/Unix system administration and good knowledge of SQL and Scripting languages + Be experienced in network technologies and internet protocols such as TCP/IP, WAN and DNS + Display solid experience of administering, monitoring and resolving issues in a high availability platform environment + 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 external customers **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 Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! **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** 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 challenge 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. **Compensation** Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $62,400 - $129,600/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.