Systems Administrator II, UNIX

Akamai Technologies

Unix System Administrator providing operational support for Data Protection and Network Storage Infrastructure. Collaborating with technical teams to deliver IT solutions efficiently in Akamai's Infrastructure Services team.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing Unix/Linux enterprise environments, including system administration, troubleshooting, and DNS infrastructure management. Proficient in utilizing automation tools like Ansible and monitoring solutions such as Prometheus and Grafana to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.

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Unix/Linux Operating SystemsAnsible AutomationPrometheus MonitoringGrafana MonitoringNetworking Fundamentals

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Hard Skills

System AdministrationTroubleshooting PracticesDNS Infrastructure ManagementTCP/IP NetworkingVLAN ConfigurationDHCP ManagementSystem Performance AnalysisCapacity ManagementPatchingRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationSpoken Communication

Tools & Technologies

AnsiblePrometheusGrafana

Industry Keywords

Data ProtectionNetwork StorageIncident ResponseInfrastructure AutomationOperational Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDNSFirewallsGrafanaLinuxPrometheusTCP/IPUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage daily operations of Data Protection and Network Storage within Corporate IT.
Collaborate with technical teams and business functions to deliver IT solutions efficiently.
Administering and supporting extensive Unix and Linux production environments while performing advanced troubleshooting of system, application, networking, and infrastructure issues.
Managing DNS infrastructure through configuration, troubleshooting, validation, and support while utilizing Ansible automation to enhance efficiency and minimize manual tasks.
Configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting monitoring platforms like Prometheus and Grafana while performing system patching, upgrades, tuning, and lifecycle management.
Supporting incident response, root cause analysis, and problem management while creating and maintaining documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles for operations.
Collaborating with diverse technical teams to enhance infrastructure, identifying automation opportunities, and implementing solutions for improved reliability and scalability.
Utilizing AI-driven tools to streamline troubleshooting, automate tasks, improve documentation, enhance decisions, and support critical production incidents.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hold expertise 7 years in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering, with extensive practical experience managing Unix/Linux enterprise environments effectively.
Demonstrate expertise in Unix/Linux operating systems, system administration, troubleshooting practices, and managing enterprise DNS infrastructure effectively.
Demonstrate expertise using Ansible for infrastructure automation and configuration management, while implementing and supporting monitoring solutions with Prometheus and Grafana.
Demonstrate expertise in networking fundamentals, covering TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, routing concepts, and firewalls comprehensively.
Possess advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and high-availability networking.
Perform system performance analysis, tuning, patching, and capacity management while diagnosing and resolving complex production issues independently with analytical expertise.
Demonstrate exceptional ability in written and spoken communication.

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