Senior Server Tech Services Engineer

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Senior engineer resolving high-severity hardware and network issues across Akamai’s distributed cloud-edge platform. Leading escalations, repairs, and operational excellence for CDN and Internet Security products.

Responsibilities:

  • Report and work closely with the cSTS team lead during critical maintenance projects
  • Collaborate with Network Infrastructure and Site Reliability Engineering teams to assess issues and initiate swift workflows
  • Diagnose high-level hardware and network issues across global infrastructure
  • Facilitate server repairs by working with ISP and Field Engineers
  • Coordinate the return of Akamai equipment to warehouses or vendors
  • Monitor hardware failure patterns and proactively report trends to Hardware Engineering and vendors
  • Lead complex technical escalations
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Drive operational excellence
  • Ensure optimal performance of Akamai's Content Delivery Network and Internet Security products

Requirements:

  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in technology, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience with fault diagnosis in network and server hardware technologies, including drives, RAM, motherboards, and RAID
  • Expert knowledge of Layer 1 and Layer 2 troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of the OSI Model
  • Proficiency with Unix/Linux CLI
  • Experience with data center technologies and infrastructure environment management
  • Solid analytical skills to systematically gather information and resolve complex technical issues
  • Knowledge of maintaining working relationships with internal teams, third-party service providers, and external vendors

Benefits:

  • Annual bonus or incentives
  • Equity awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Healthcare
  • 401K savings plan
  • Company holidays
  • Vacation in the form of PTO
  • Sick time
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Mental wellness support
  • Financial wellness support
  • Flexible work arrangements: at home, in an office, or a combination of both