Data Analyst SRE (Telemetry) - Remote

Do you have a passion for network interconnection?

Are you looking to work with an international team to solve problems on a global scale?

Do you have a passion for network interconnection?

Our team supports Akamai's global backbone by solving operational challenges through code. This position focuses on gaining a deep understanding of the backbone. That knowledge will help discovering, generating and analyzing complex metrics highlighting the backbone's performance. You will be a critical piece of our ability to take Akamai's backbone to the next scale.

Partner with the best

Network Architecture team at Akamai is responsible for establishing Akamai's position in the global Internet. You will be responsible for discovering ways to enable our engineering and operations teams to better monitor and operate our backbone.

As a Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Designing, developing and supporting systems to aid in the day-to-day responsibilities of Network Architecture and Engineering

Gathering a large amount of data, generating network topologies, and running the models on them

Troubleshooting and enhancing Akamai's backbone

Being aware of Network Security

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

Have experience understanding global, complex, interconnected systems and uncovering critical data required to operate said systems at high availability

Be able to develop software to gather, analyze, forecast and utilize this data at scale

Understand operational processes and be able to see the best path for getting critical, concise information into the hands of Ops at the right time

Have experience with network telemetry software stacks, including metric agents, time-series databases, dashboarding and alerting

Have knowledge of general Internet network operations including those of Internet and network service providers

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.

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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.