| Location: | Cambridge, MA, US | Posted Date: | 2015-03-27 00:00:00.0 | ||
| Category: | Performance Engineering | ID: | 14533 |
Overview:
About the Job
Akamai Systems Communications group is looking for a talented DevOps Engineer to be responsible for ensuring the systems Akamai uses to safely operate our network are performing well. A successful performance engineer will define and drive projects to measure and improve performance of these systems over time. This will involve developing tools and processes to collect and analyze performance-related data and proposing/implementing ways to make improvements. Engineers in this role will be part of the team that designs and builds these systems and will be involved in the process of successfully managing existing systems as well as new features.
About the Team
Syscomm is a cross-functional engineering team that develops the distributed systems that underpin Akamai's global network. This team develops configuration management systems, networks security systems and distributed systems that manage and monitor Akamai's distributed network. These systems operate behind the scenes and are either completely automated systems or are used by Akamai's network operations staff to manage the network. They run 24x7 to keep the system safe and secure.
Responsibilities:
* Define metrics for tracking system performance and drive these systems to meet those metrics.
* Respond to incidents, but more importantly, prevent incidents through active analysis and monitoring.
* Troubleshoot complex network issues, service incidents, performance issues, and availability issues.
* Develop the skills as an expert operator of these systems and an expert at applying Akamai's technologies to the problems we need to solve.
* Provide expertise to engineering and operations teams on the use of these systems.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, science, or equivalent experience.
* Minimum of 5 years experience with Linux/Unix environment.
* Minimum of 5 years experience with computer networking.
Desired Qualifications
* Masters or Ph.D. in engineering, math or science.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
* Good organizational and personal project management skills.
* Experience working with TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, and SSL protocols.
* Experience monitoring systems and applications for performance.
* Experience analyzing and optimizing complex distributed systems.
* Experience with principles of software development and design.
* Experience with programming or scripting in any language.
* Experience with databases and SQL.
Other Information
* Is relocation available for this position: No
* Is US Citizenship required: No
* Is a Security Clearance Required: No
About Akamai:
Akamai® is the leading content delivery network (CDN) providing cloud services that help deliver, optimize, and secure online content and business applications. At the foundation of Akamai solutions, the Akamai Intelligent PlatformTM enables unmatched speed, reliability, and security–backed by expertise and relentless innovation–to improve reach and invisibility across the web. Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to more securely leverage the cloud. To learn how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, visit www.akamai.com, and follow @Akamaijobs on Twitter.
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, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status. EEO is the Law.