Akamai Technologies

Senior Technical Support Engineer - Cambridge, MA or Dallas, TX

Akamai Technologies$105K — $189K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years of relevant experience in a technical support role.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in at least two of the following: Operating System (Linux, Windows), Networking, Virtualization.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for software and networking equipment.
  • Excellent communication skills for customer interaction and internal collaboration.
  • U.S. citizen with eligibility for security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Learn and gain in-depth knowledge in network security.
  • Resolve customer support cases for enterprise-level clients globally.
  • Ensure customer success and maintain high satisfaction levels throughout interactions.
  • Provide remote support with occasional on-site visits as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to optimize solutions for customer issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plan.
  • 401K savings plan.
  • Company holidays and paid time off.
  • Sick time and family-friendly benefits like parental leave.
  • Employee assistance program focusing on mental and financial wellness.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Senior Technical Support Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Learning and gaining in depth experience in network security
  • Resolving customer support cases for our worldwide enterprise customers
  • Ensuring customer success while maintaining high customer satisfaction throughout all interactions
  • Working remotely to support our customers with the ability to travel on-site when needed

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:
  • Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or its equivalent.
  • Have knowledge in two of the three technologies: Operating System (Linux, Windows), Networking, Virtualization
  • Have high availability and a responsiveness mindset
  • Have experience in troubleshooting and deploying software or networking equipment
  • Have ability to communicate professionally with customers and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
  • Be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a security clearance in the future.

There are occasions where this role will require your presence in a local Akamai office. Although infrequent, applicants should be aware that limited office attendance will be required.

This position requires candidates to be located within the Cambridge, MA or Dallas, TX area.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $105,400 - $189,600/year; a candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.

About Akamai Technologies

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is a global content delivery network (CDN), cybersecurity, and cloud service company. The company provides web and mobile performance solutions, cloud security solutions, enterprise access solutions, and video delivery solutions. Akamai was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company serves a wide range of industries, including media and entertainment, gaming, software, financial services, healthcare, and others. Akamai is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol AKAM.
Learn more about Akamai Technologies
Size
8,700 employees
Market Cap
$13 billion
Industry
Net Income
$557 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+8.1%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
NASDAQ

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