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Cloud Operations Architect

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in public cloud support
  • Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Good understanding of cloud concepts and problem-solving skills
  • Expertise in networking concepts

Responsibilities

  • Aligning customer needs with cloud solutions and infrastructure management
  • Solving complex cloud and compute issues for customers
  • Developing operational support cadences and workflows
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud workflows

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication

About the company

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Akamai Technologies

Cloud Computing & Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS)

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day. Every day, billions of people around the world connect with their favorite brands to shop online, play the latest video games, log into mobile banking apps, learn remotely, share videos with friends, and so much more. They may not know it, but Akamai is there, powering and protecting life online. Over 20 years ago, we set out to solve the toughest challenge of the early internet: the “World Wide Wait.” And we’ve been solving the internet’s toughest challenges ever since, working toward our vision of a safer and more connected world. With the world’s most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for businesses to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. That’s why innovative companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences. Our leading security, compute, and delivery solutions are helping global companies make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day. Devoted, determined problem-solvers who share a passion for technology, we’re always pushing ground-breaking ideas and driving innovation. Want to power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges? Be part of an amazing team. Let’s connect: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/akamai-technologies Twitter: https://twitter.com/Akamai Blog: https://www.akamai.com/blog

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryCloud Computing & Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS)
Company size5001 - 10000

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                                                                                             Cloud Operations Architect

                                                                       Are you a fast learner who is fascinated by cloud technologies?

                                                       Are you excited by the prospect of creatively solving problems and delivering exceptional 

Join Our Global Managed Cloud Operations Team

Akamai is working to simplify the way people work in the cloud. The team’s mission is to accelerate innovation by making computing simple, scalable, accessible, and affordable. We manage monitoring and infrastructure, letting customers focus on their core business.

Shape the Future of the Internet

Join our global Managed Cloud Ops team to solve complex issues for Cloud and Compute customers. Engage with Akamai teams like Engineering, Product, and Sales in a dynamic, growth-focused role.

As a Cloud Operations Architect, You Will Be Responsible For:

  • Having skills in aligning customer needs with cloud solutions and infrastructure management.
  • Solving complex cloud and compute issues proactively for our customers on Akamai Connected cloud.
  • Developing operational support cadences and workflows as part of the Global Cloud Operations team
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenges, identify deficiencies and assess the stability of customer cloud workflows
  • Guiding and mentoring the front-line team with technical guidance and ensuring customers receive top-quality resolution
  • Contributing to the growth of cloud and compute expertise through training, tech talks, knowledge base articles

Do what you love

To Be Successful in This Role You Will:

  • Have 4+ years of experiencesupporting and orchestrating the public cloud, serverless platforms, microservices and a degree in CS or related field 
  • Have good understanding of cloud concepts with problem solving skills in VMs, Kubernetes, Networking, Security, Storage, and Databases.
  • Have expertise in networking concepts, including DNS, TCP/IP, VPNs, CDN, and load balancing.
  • Have knowledge of Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring and observability.
  • Have familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD ,Terraform, Ansible, Chef and Puppet.
  • Possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills to effectively work in a fast-paced, customer facing role.

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