Technical Support Engineer

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Technical Support Engineer monitoring Linux cloud systems for Akamai’s distributed internet platform. Troubleshooting incidents, maintaining observability tools, and improving production reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor system health and perform monitoring shifts to ensure system availability and performance
  • Identify incidents, perform initial troubleshooting, and escalate according to procedures
  • Document incidents, steps taken, and outcomes clearly
  • Assist in maintaining and improving monitoring tools such as Grafana and GroundCover/DataDog and their dashboards
  • Follow predefined runbooks and procedures for consistent event handling
  • Work closely with senior engineers to resolve problems and improve system reliability

Requirements:

  • Foundational knowledge of Linux administration, including file systems, permissions, processes, and networking basics
  • Hands-on experience with Docker/K8S, including running containers/pods, basic images, logs, and troubleshooting
  • Basic understanding of Ansible language concepts, including registers, memory layouts, and low-level operations
  • Familiarity with command-line tools, SSH, and common system utilities
  • Ability to follow procedures and escalate issues accurately
  • Ability to work in a shift-based schedule
  • Good communication skills and attention to detail

Benefits:

  • Health, well-being, financial, and life-beyond-work benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements: at home, in an office, or a combination of both