Akamai Senior Systems Administrator - Office 

United States 

448177342

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As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across the organization
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining RHEL configurations and environments while developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining scripts (Bash, Python, Perl, etc.) for automating tasks, system monitoring, and configuration management
• Monitoring RHEL systems for security vulnerabilities and implementing appropriate remediation measures while performing security audits and assessments
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate cybersecurity best practices into RHEL and develop/implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for security incidents as well as on-site support for infrastructure and user-base
• Staying up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies including SRGs and STIGs
• Focusing on additional technologies like: DNS, Elasticsearch, IDM/LDAP, NFS, Satellite, TCP/IP, Tenable

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Have proven experience as a Linux system administrator, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Demonstrate proficiency in scripting languages, networking concepts/protocols, and configuration management tools like Puppet, Ansible, or Chef
• Have a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability scanners, knowledge of IDS/IPS, and firewalls
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Have US citizenship and a US Government Secret security clearance

This role will require you to be in either the Cambridge, MA or Reston, VA office regularly, as the systems are not able to be maintained remotely.

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.

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.