Senior Platform Operations Technician - 3rd Shift Overnights M-F

Senior Platform Operations Technician - 3rd Shift Overnights M-F United States (On-site) Job Description Do you relish the prospect of working with the most cutting-edge technology? Would supporting the biggest global network excite you? Join our Global Network Operations Command Center Our Network Operations Command Center (NOCC) monitors, troubleshoots and maintains Akamai's deployed network in a 24/7 environment. Our proactive stance enables Akamai to deliver content and applications, regardless of network traffic. We have the best view of the world's largest distributed platform and are the eyes and hands that keep it running. Partner with the best As the Platform Operations Technician Senior, you will develop and execute systems and processes to monitor and maintain Akamai's network. Working as part of a collaborative global team you will 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 Platform Operations Technician Senior, you will be responsible for: Monitoring and troubleshooting of Akamai 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 Do what you love To be successful in this role you will: Have 2 years relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant related technical field Display solid experience of administering, monitoring and resolving issues in a high availability platform environment 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 Have good communication and written skills to articulate technical information to internal teams and external customers About us At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day. Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone. Our focus is simple: Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance. Security : Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data. Content Delivery : Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch. AI : Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform. At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works. Benefits at Akamai: We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits. FlexBase adapts to your job's needs Akamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work. We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both. Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! Compensation Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $56,200 - $101,200/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. 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. Job Info Job Identification 3741 Posting Date 08/20/2026, 07:51 PM Locations 145 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02142, US (On-site) #J-18808-Ljbffr Akamai Technologies GmbH