Job Description

Our team is part of the Akamai's Security organization. We are responsible for developing products and platforms focused on security. We create Fast Data Planes in an SDN system integrating dynamic Network Application products. We protect customers against growing threats of cyber-attacks and cyberterrorism.

Partner with the best
You will analyze, design, implement and operate mission-critical database services. You'll be using Cassandra, mySQL, redis, and mongo db among other technologies. You'll help extend technical capabilities and look for new ways to innovate and redefine our database services. You will also be shaping our roadmap for the future.

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for-

• Supporting day-to-day operations with large-scale, highly available, reliable, high-performing databases hosted in distributed datacenters
• Analyzing and improving the existing database architecture
• Being a liaison for database-related problems between operations, architecture, development, and QA groups
• Managing orchestration and configuration of Infrastructure
• Solving issues with linux systems and cloud infrastructure
• Creating and maintaining documentation that is relevant to your role and duties

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 equivalent
• Have substantial DBA experience with deployment, configuration, management, and support of highly available systems
• Show proficiency in all aspects of database administration including install, setup, troubleshooting, backup and recovery, replication and proactive monitoring
• Have experience with SQL and NoSQL databases like Cassandra, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis and data modeling
• Have experience working on installation, configuration, capacity management, administration of various NoSQL and RDBMS databases
• Have experience with Linux system administration as needed for DBA
• Be familiar with scripting languages such as Python or shell
• Be familiar with CI/CD, Docker & Version Control Systems such as Git and Perforce